Occidental College, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Occidental College Rankings
Affordability26
Selectivity79
Retention77
Graduation79
Earnings48
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Occidental College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics4%
History4%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation6%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences7%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences33%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into Occidental College
37%
Admission Rate
685
Median SAT Math
675
Median SAT Reading
30
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)630–740
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)640–710
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)28–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Occidental College
$55K
In-State Tuition
$55K
Out-of-State Tuition
$72K
Average Total Cost
$32K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $46K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Occidental College
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
88%
Repayment Rate
$230
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 36% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 84% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 88% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 89% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 94% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Occidental College
90%
Retention Rate
11%
Transfer Rate
4%
Withdrawal Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 81% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 85% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 85% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 96% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 47% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 89% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 80% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Occidental College
89%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Occidental College
1,910
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
2
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 49% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 39% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 49% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Occidental College, CA
Abraham Lincoln University
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North-West College-Glendale
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