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Occidental College

Los Angeles, California · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$52,209

Acceptance Rate

40%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$63,446

At a Glance

Total Students

1,844

Retention Rate

87%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

39%

Median Debt

$23,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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 graduates is $23,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

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, the median salary increases to $52,209. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $75,951. The median debt for students is $23,000.

Occidental College has an 84% graduation rate and an 87.2% retention rate. The college has a 39.9% acceptance rate. 38.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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 39.9%.