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Occidental College

Los Angeles, California · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$52,209

Acceptance Rate

40%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$63,446

At a Glance

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Total Students

1,844

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Retention Rate

87%

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Faculty Ratio

9

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Financial Aid

39%

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Median Debt

$23,000

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Occidental College is a private, non-profit institution in Los Angeles with 1,844 students. The college has a 39.9% acceptance rate and an 84% graduation rate. The retention rate is 87.2%. The in-state tuition is $63,446, and 38.8% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $37,306, with earnings increasing to $52,209 after five years and $75,951 after ten years. The median debt for students is $23,000.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$37k

1 YEAR

$52k

5 YEARS

$76k

10 YEARS

Top 27% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Occidental College alumni earn a median salary of $37,306. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $52,209, and after ten years, median earnings reach $75,951. The median debt for students is $23,000, and 38.8% of students receive financial aid.

Occidental College has an 84% graduation rate and an 87.2% retention rate. The college has an acceptance rate of 39.9% and enrolls 1,844 students. The annual in-state tuition is $63,446.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Economics.

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Graduates 80 / yr
Median Salary $64,885

International Relations and National Security Studies.

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Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $35,231

Biology, General.

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Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $28,691

Political Science and Government.

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Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $45,175

Psychology, General.

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Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $31,002

Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

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Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $30,526

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

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Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $0

Cognitive Science.

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Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $0

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.

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Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $0

English Language and Literature, General.

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Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $23,605

Fine and Studio Arts.

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Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $0

Sociology.

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Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $42,653

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Campus Location

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Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA 90041-3392

Occidental College is located in Los Angeles, California. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Occidental College has an acceptance rate of 40%.