Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
39.89%
SAT Average
1,461
ACT Range
31-34
Occidental College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 39.89%. This means approximately 399 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,844 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
39.89%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $63,446 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $63,446 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $80,636 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $39,329 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 15.95% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 38.75% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Occidental College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$63,446
Room and board
$18,284
Books and supplies
$1,240
Other expenses
$1,830
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$80,636
Average net price
$39,329
Average aid coverage
51%
$41,307 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Occidental College pays approximately $39,329 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Occidental College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Occidental College net price
$39,329
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Occidental College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $63,446 and average net price at $39,329. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$63,446
Current net price
$39,329
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
85.11%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$75,951
Undergraduates
1,844
10-Year Median Earnings - Occidental College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Occidental College graduates earn about 1.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Occidental College?
Undergraduates
1,844
Completion rate
85.11%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
15.95%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
38.75%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 15.95% of Occidental College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 38.75% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Occidental College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Occidental College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Occidental College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Occidental College is listed at 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-3392. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Occidental College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental College | 39.89% | $63,446 | $39,329 | $75,951 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Occidental College's acceptance rate?
Occidental College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 39.89%.
How much is Occidental College tuition?
Occidental College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $63,446.
What is Occidental College's average net price?
Occidental College's average net price in the local dataset is $39,329.
What does Occidental College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,872 for Occidental College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Occidental College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $75,951 for Occidental College.
Is Occidental College accredited?
Occidental College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Occidental College?
The local dataset lists 1,844 undergraduate students at Occidental College.
What percentage of Occidental College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Occidental College in the local dataset is 15.95%.
What is the federal loan rate at Occidental College?
The federal loan rate for Occidental College in the local dataset is 38.75%.
Where should I verify Occidental College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Occidental College or the latest official federal education data.