Occidental College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1563 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 427 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 381 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 40 of 249 | In California |
| # 6 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| # 526 of 1,040 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
44%
Enrollment
38,313
Average SAT
1,450
Average ACT
33
Avg. cost to attend
$48,400 /y
Aid receiving
84%
Undergraduates
1,881
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Occidental College has an acceptance rate of 44% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Applicants | 6,461 | 2,628 | 3,821 |
| Admissions | 2,854 | 1,066 | 1,783 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 509 | 210 | 299 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 46% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| â– Asian | 16% |
| â– Hispanic | 18% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 10% |
| â– Unknown | 1% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Occidental College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Occidental College majors
Occidental College has granted 401 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Occidental College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 31 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 26 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 24 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 19 |
| Music, General | 16 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 15 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 |
| Sociology, General | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 |
| Comparative Literature | 13 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 401 |
Publications & Citations
Occidental College has published 4,070 scientific papers with 101,487 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,554
/ 62,616
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
1,959
/ 49,896
|
| Biology |
1,882
/ 69,674
|
| Political Science |
1,471
/ 35,618
|
| Law |
1,319
/ 34,929
|
| Computer Science |
1,317
/ 33,220
|
| Philosophy |
1,266
/ 32,811
|
| Chemistry |
1,249
/ 49,851
|
| Engineering |
1,241
/ 35,246
|
| Physics |
1,225
/ 34,534
|
| Sociology |
1,179
/ 29,990
|
| Medicine |
1,151
/ 49,695
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,100
/ 23,675
|
| History |
1,082
/ 14,916
|
| Geology |
1,047
/ 28,817
|
| Ecology |
900
/ 32,084
|
| Psychology |
895
/ 38,037
|
| Paleontology |
794
/ 22,259
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
770
/ 19,938
|
| Biochemistry |
732
/ 36,442
|
| Archaeology |
712
/ 12,409
|
| Genetics |
664
/ 26,985
|
| Economics |
603
/ 13,939
|
| Art & Design |
599
/ 9,234
|
| Mathematics |
586
/ 22,865
|
| Business |
574
/ 10,885
|
| Linguistics |
546
/ 15,794
|
| Organic chemistry |
529
/ 20,413
|
| Materials Science |
428
/ 13,720
|
| Botany |
399
/ 17,278
|
| Social Psychology |
358
/ 20,910
|
| Statistics |
347
/ 19,507
|
| Neuroscience |
344
/ 11,223
|
| Demography |
336
/ 14,290
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
335
/ 6,630
|
| Public Health |
333
/ 13,970
|
| Pathology |
296
/ 18,038
|
| Development Studies |
284
/ 6,841
|
| Psychiatry |
284
/ 13,581
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
280
/ 6,299
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Laura Marie Boykin
1974-. (aged 52)
botanist
researcher
Laura Boykin Okalebo is an American computational biologist who uses supercomputing and genomics to help farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has studied the evolution of the agricultural pest whitefly and identified genetic differences between various species. She works with African scientists to develop computing and genomics skills across the continent, and is a Senior TED fellow.
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2. John J. Clague
1946-. (aged 80)
geologist
university teacher
John Joseph Clague PhD FRSC OC is a Canadian authority in Quaternary and environmental earth sciences. He is a professor of earth sciences at Simon Fraser University and an emeritus scientist of the Geological Survey of Canada.
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3. William M. Bellamy
1950-. (aged 76)
diplomat
William Markley "Mark" Bellamy is a retired American diplomat and US government senior official. A career Foreign Service Officer, he served as United States ambassador to Kenya from 2003 to 2006 under President George W. Bush.
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4. Ron Whitney
1942-. (aged 84)
hurdler
Ronald Howard Whitney is an American retired hurdler and sprinter. Known for his fast finish, he was sixth in the 400 m hurdles at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He had entered the race as one of the favorites, having been ranked #1 in the world in 1967 and winning the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the event for...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Oxy
Founded
1887
Motto
Occidens Proximus OrientiThe West is nearest the East
Colors
orange, black
Academic calendar
September to June (September - December; January-June). Also Summer Session (June-August)
Total staff
735
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1600 Campus Rd Los Angeles, California, 90041-3392 United States
City Population
3,899,000
Phone
3232592500
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