Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA

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Acceptance Rate

40%

Enrollment

1,844

Graduation Rate

85%

Student-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$75,951

Retention Rate

87%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1360–1500

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)31–34

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$63,446

Out-of-State Tuition

$63,446

Avg Net Price

$39,329

Room & Board

$18,284

Total COA

$80,636

Median Debt

$23,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$18,872

$30,001–48,000

$18,801

$48,001–75,000

$17,577

$75,001–110,000

$28,983

$110,001+

$55,885

Pell Grant Rate: 16%

Federal Loan Rate: 39%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$81,730

Estimated Net Price$39,329 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

85%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$75,951

Retention Rate

87%

Median Debt

$23,000

Top Programs

Social Sciences

27.9%

Biology

11.0%

Psychology

10.2%

Visual & Performing Arts

9.0%

Interdisciplinary Studies

7.8%

Computer Science

6.0%

Physical Sciences

5.0%

Foreign Languages

4.8%

Natural Resources

4.4%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

3.2%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Economics	80	$75,699
International Relations and National Security Studies	39	$69,388
Biology, General	37	—
Political Science and Government	28	$56,838
Psychology, General	25	—
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	24	—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	20	—
Cognitive Science	19	—
Computer Science	18	—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services	18	—
English Language and Literature, General	17	—
Fine and Studio Arts	17	$35,993
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	15	$58,582
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	15	—
Sociology	15	$48,239