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A vibrant, small liberal arts college experience in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the most stimulating and creative cities in the world. That’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Take a Virtual Tour. Campus Photo Gallery.
Occidental College is a private institution that was founded in 1887. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,942 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 120 acres.
Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States.
Occidental combines the liberal arts and sciences with the global city of L.A. to put theory into practice and ideas into action. It’s an education you can only get at Oxy.
Admission & Aid. Occidental is a place that challenges, engages, and inspires you. We are a nationally recognized liberal arts college in Los Angeles—one of the world’s most innovative and dynamic cities. As a small campus in a global city, Occidental combines intimate scale with infinite scope.
If you have already submitted your application through the Common App or Coalition App on Scoir, you may visit Occidental’s application portal to check in on your application, review your checklist, submit additional documents, and look for your admission decision once it’s released.
Occidental College is ranked #35 out of 211 National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more...