Occidental College
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About Occidental College
According to Wikipedia, Occidental College is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States.
Occidental College's Online Degrees
Occidental College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,305 | 39% | 83% | 1440 | 32 |
How Much Does Occidental College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $60,566 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $15,674 |
| 30K - 48K | $16,201 |
| 48K - 75K | $25,473 |
| 75K - 110K | $28,007 |
| 110K+ | $52,991 |
How Much Do Occidental College Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Occidental College, then you can expect to earn an average of $59,400 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Occidental College's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 2,024 | 2,024 |
Where is Occidental College?
Occidental College is located at 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles CA 90041-3392
What Is Occidental College Known For?
Occidental College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Literature
- Economics
- Earth Sciences
- Biology
- Political Science
- History
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Computer Science
Occidental College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Occidental College's Most Influential Alumni?
Occidental College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Anthropology, and Literature. Here are some of Occidental College's most famous alumni:
- Robinson Jeffers
- An American poet.
- Terry Gilliam
- An American-born British filmmaker, comedian and actor.
- Barack Obama
- A President of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
- Ben Affleck
- An American film actor, director and screenwriter.
- J. P. Mallory
- An American archaeologist.
- Mark Dery
- An American journalist.
- Fred Lawrence Whipple
- An American astronomer.
- Lewis Sargentich
- An American law clerk.
- Eqbal Ahmad
- A Writer, journalist, anti-war activist.
- Gordon Hanson
- An American economist .
- Rosalind Wiseman
- An American writer.
- Eleanor F. Helin
- An American astronomer .
