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Oxy is the only small liberal arts college in Los Angeles, located just a few miles northeast of downtown. Here you get the best of both worlds: the intimacy of a picturesque, residential campus plus access to the educational, cultural and recreational resources of a global city. L.A. serves as the perfect springboard for putting ideas into perspective and theory into practice.
Oxy students are socially active and globally aware, and when opportunities come along they’re all in. Check out a new Oxy Arts exhibit. Write for The Occidental newspaper. Shine onstage in Dance Production.
Through an Occidental education, you’ll hone your skills in critical thinking, writing and communication while working in an intellectually rigorous and collaborative environment.
At Occidental, our student body advocates for communities that demonstrate mutual respect, support, and celebration. Residential Education and Housing Services partners with students to shape and nurture their community.
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Occidental College Rankings. 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 ...
Take in scenes of Occidental College from a new vantage point. You'll get a feel for our beautiful residential campus in the heart of Los Angeles, including the academic quad, iconic Thorne Hall, residence halls, the Greek Bowl, our solar array and athletic facilities, including Jack Kemp Stadium, Patterson Field and Bell Field.