Occidental College
Liberal arts college · Los Angeles, CA · 1,877 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
44%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1380–1520
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Average net price
$37,470
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,656
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Occidental College?
Occidental College accepts about 44 of every 100 applicants (44%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1380 and 1520 on the SAT. A score at or above 1520 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1380, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–34.
The latest federal data says Occidental College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Occidental College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Occidental College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,656 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $37,470 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $68,704 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$68,704
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$68,704
- Room & board$20,321
- Total cost of attendance$88,656
- Average net price after grants$37,470
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts, Biology, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies.
Occidental College FAQ
- What is Occidental College's acceptance rate?
- 44% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Occidental College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1380–1520. Aim for 1520 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Occidental College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–34.
- Is Occidental College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Occidental College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Occidental College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Occidental College cost?
- About $88,656 a year before aid; $37,470 on average after grants.
- What is Occidental College's FAFSA school code?
- 001249. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Occidental College receives your information.
- What is Occidental College's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
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