The mission of Occidental College is to provide a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, inter-dependent and pluralistic world. The distinctive interdisciplinary and multicultural focus of the College’s academic program seeks to foster both the fulfillment of individual aspirations and a deeply rooted commitment to the public good.
This mission is anchored by four cornerstones: excellence, equity, community and service. These building blocks, in one form or another, have long been the basis for the College’s commitment to providing responsible leaders and citizens for our democratic society. Choosing them to support the future helps to ensure that the College remains true to its mission while adapting to a changing world.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Recommended), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
590
690
SAT Math
600
690
SAT Writing
590
680
ACT Composite
26
30
ACT English
26
30
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$31,137
$33,256
$35,373
Books and supplies
$870
$914
$935
Room and board (on campus)
$8,672
$9,042
$9,500
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (323) 259-2548
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 75%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $7,148
State/Local Grants: $9,243
Institutional Grants: $16,612
Student Loans: $5,314
