Occidental College
Liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California, United States
Occidental College Rankings
Occidental College is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. Founded in as a coeducational college in 1887 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.
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
7,281
Acceptance
37%
Graduation Rate
81%
Median SAT Score
1360
Median ACT Score
30
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$54,090
Fees (in-state)
$596
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $13,577 |
| 30K-48K | $18,900 |
| 48K-75K | $21,551 |
| 75K-110K | $28,552 |
| 110K+ | $46,183 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$59,400
Employed
90%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
2K
Under-Grads
2K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
1600 Campus Rd,
Los Angeles CA
90041-3392
What is Occidental College known for?
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are Occidental College's Most influential alumni?
Occidental College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Political Science, and Law. Occidental College’s most academically influential people include Ben Affleck, Terry Gilliam, and Vinai Thummalapally.
Terry Gilliam
American-born British screenwriter, film director, animator, actor and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe
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