Minutes outside of downtown Los Angeles, Occidental College is tucked away in a beautiful campus full of trees and flowers. Even more colorful than Oxy’s environment though is its school culture: energetic, socially conscious, supportive, and motivated.
Here are a few quick facts about Occidental:
Acceptance: 42%
Freshmen out of state: 43%
Most popular majors: Diplomacy and World Affairs, Economics, Politics, Science, Urban and Environmental Policy, Theater, Art History and Visual Arts
Housing: Required for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
4-year Graduation rate: 78%
Academics: Classes stay small at Occidental, and students and professors build strong relationships quickly. Because so many students are motivated in diverse fields, Oxy provides its students with a number of special programs and encourages learning experiences outside of the classroom. For students interested in international relations, Oxy has a unique program with the United Nations, unlike any other offered.
Social: Having L.A. in your backyard is nice, and free vans can get you downtown or on the beach in ten minutes. But Oxy’s campus usually brings a lot of its own excitement on the weekends too. Spirited games, concerts, dances, parties, and Greek functions are all available for students.
Financial: Oxy offers need-based financial aid, grants, and merit scholarships. 100% of the need is met. Although the tuition and fees are $63,901, the average financial aid package is $42,541. 81% of students receive grants and 11% receive merit scholarships.
Motto: “Occident Proximus Orienti” – The West is nearest to the East
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