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Occidental College

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Occidental College is a Private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. The school... has approximately 1958 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $104,313. The average age of students entering Occidental College is 19. The most popular programs at the Occidental College are: Social Sciences (29%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (14%), Visual And Performing Arts (10%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (9%) and Psychology (7%).


Tuition & Fees
$52,838
Admissions Rate
42%
Average Debt at Graduation
$23,000
Average SAT Score
1370

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Occidental College.

Tuition & Fees
$52,838
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$16,604
Total Expected Costs
$69,442

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$29,211
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $14,573
$30,001 - $48,000 $15,559
$48,001 - $75,000 $19,909
$75,001 - $110,000 $29,584
$110,000 + $42,370

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Occidental College.

1,958 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 43%

Female Students: 57%

99% Full Time / < 1% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 19

Low Income Students: 20%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Occidental College.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Occidental College with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$23,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
45%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$239

The graduation rate at the Occidental College is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
84%
Students who Return after their First Year
91%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Occidental College.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Foreign Language, Literature, and Linguistics
  • English Language and Literature

Most Popular Programs
  • Social Sciences (29%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (14%)
  • Visual And Performing Arts (10%)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (9%)
  • Psychology (7%)