# Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/occidental-college

Occidental College is a private nonprofit college in Los Angeles, CA with 1,877 undergraduates. It admits 44% of applicants, and admitted students average 1452 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $37,470 per year ($20,797 for families earning under $30,000). 79% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $79,660 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 44% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 6,573 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,622 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 690–750 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 690–770 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 31–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $88,656 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $37,470 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $20,797 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,724 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $25,027 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,892 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $53,785 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,877 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 79% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $79,660 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 (FY2024) |

## What Occidental College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Occidental College's acceptance rate?**

Occidental College admits 44% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Occidental College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 690–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 690–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1452.

**What ACT score do you need for Occidental College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–34.

**Is Occidental College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Occidental College?**

In Fall 2023, 6,573 students applied to Occidental College and 2,622 were admitted; 532 enrolled.

**Does Occidental College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Occidental College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Occidental College require an essay?**

Occidental College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Occidental College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $88,656 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,470.

**What is Occidental College's graduation rate?**

79% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 120254. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology