At a glance
Average net price
$38,263
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
80.9%
Admission rate
44%
Undergrad size
1,877
In-state tuition
$66,274
Out-of-state tuition
$66,274
Cost of attendance
$84,800
Median earnings (10y)
$75,951
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,452
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 89.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (36%), social sciences (33%), stem (28%).
- STEM28%
- Humanities & arts36%
- Social sciences33%
- Trades & services2%
- Social sciences22.9%~431 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~281 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.7%~239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~159 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology7.7%~145 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.5%~122 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.7%~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.7%~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.8%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
29 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 158 | $46,544 | $25,590 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 103 | $38,329 | $19,275 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 93 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 78 | $25,035 | $26,272 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | $22,067 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 47 | $38,243 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $20,804 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 42 | $29,948 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 40 | $42,360 | $25,700 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 37 | $22,118 | $25,978 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 28 | $46,705 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $21,250 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | $34,830 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 15 | $15,793 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $25,916 | $19,764 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Occidental College
Occidental College is a mid-sized institution located in Los Angeles, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,877 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Visual & performing arts, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Occidental College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,263 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $66,274 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,800 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 80.9%, a strong completion outcome. 89.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $75,951 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Occidental College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Visual & performing arts, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (36% of credentials), social sciences (33% of credentials), stem (28% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Occidental College accepts 44% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,452. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Los Angeles, California (city), Occidental College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Occidental College
Q.How much does Occidental College cost?
The average net price at Occidental College is $38,263 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,800.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Occidental College?
Occidental College has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Occidental College?
Occidental College admits 44% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Occidental College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Occidental College graduate earns $75,951 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Occidental College?
Published tuition is $66,274 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Occidental College located?
Occidental College is located in Los Angeles, California (ZIP 90041).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Occidental College at their official website.