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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 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.
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.
Undergraduate research, global engagement and close mentoring relationships with faculty epitomize the academic experience. Take advantage of one-of-a-kind Oxy programs like Campaign Semester and the U.N. program.
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.
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.
Mar 20, 2024 · 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.
Find Occidental College admissions requirements, information and data to help you in your college journey. Learn more about Occidental College here.
If you want to explore on your own, self-guided tour routes are always available at Collins House, Office of Admission. You can begin to get a feel for the College by taking a virtual tour of campus, or joining us for a virtual information session.
Our best advice is to be yourself. There's no formula for getting in. Creative, soulful, funny, introspective—all words to describe some of our most memorable applicants, but the common thread is always authenticity. Our other advice is to apply on time.
