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Discover Occidental. 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.
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.
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Admission & Aid. Occidental is a place that challenges, engages and enlivens 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, Oxy combines intimate scale with infinite scope.
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.
About Oxy. Our Campus. Nestled in the hills of Los Angeles’ Eagle Rock community and replete with natural beauty, the Occidental campus is both peaceful and a place of palpable energy. Though downtown is mere miles away, our picturesque campus defies the stereotype of an urban college.
Situated on a 120-acre residential campus 8 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Occidental College fully integrates the liberal arts and sciences with the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city. Oxy is a place for creative, hard-working, curious students to explore their current passions, as well as discover new ones.
