Colleges / CA / Los Angeles

Occidental College

Private nonprofit Los Angeles, CA · Urban · Far West · 100% data reported · Agent Insights

83%

Graduation Rate

$75,951

Earnings (10yr)

$38,263

Net Price

44%

Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Eighty-three percent of students graduate from Occidental College. This high graduation rate reflects a strong commitment to student success and support. With an enrollment of 1,877, students experience a close-knit community and personalized attention from faculty.

Data from Opportunity Insights reveals that graduates earn a median income of $75,951 a decade after leaving Occidental. While specific mobility metrics are not available, the college's focus on social sciences, arts, and sciences equips students with valuable skills. The 17% Pell Grant rate indicates a diverse student body, with many receiving financial aid.

The cost of attending Occidental is $38,263, with a median debt of $23,000 upon graduation. This financial landscape can lead to manageable debt levels for graduates in relation to their earnings. Students who thrive here tend to be engaged, creative, and ready to explore a wide range of academic disciplines.

Rankings

#13 Best Computer Science Colleges in California #13 Best Data Science Colleges in California #14 Best Biology Colleges in California #22 Best Colleges in California #24 Best Psychology Colleges in California #25 Best Bachelor's Programs in California #25 Best Master's Programs in California #33 Best Colleges in Far West

How Occidental Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

Cost & Financial Aid

$66,274

In-State Tuition

$66,274

Out-of-State

$38,263

Avg Net Price

$23,000

Median Debt

17%

Pell Grant Rate

37%

Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$20,705

Family Income $0–$30K

$17,655

Family Income $30K–$48K

$21,468

Family Income $48K–$75K

$54,959

Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$52,209

6 Years After Entry

$64,002

8 Years

$75,951

10 Years

0.3x

Debt-to-Earnings

68%

Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

333.89%

Mobility Rate

Bottom 20% → Top 20%

3912.7%

Success Rate

If bottom 20% get in

853.4%

From Bottom 20%

Share of students

$122,400

Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.85

Economic Connectedness

Cross-class friendships

-0.00

Friending Bias

Lower = more inclusive

12.9%

Volunteering Rate

1.00

Support Ratio

Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 44%

Retention Rate 90%

SAT Average 1452

ACT Midpoint 32

SAT Range 1380–1520

ACT Range 31–34

Full-Time Faculty 75%

Faculty Salary (mo) $12,349

Diversity Index 0.72

First-Gen Students 18%

Top Programs

Social Sciences 23%

Visual & Performing Arts 15%

Biology & Biomedical 13%

Psychology 8%

Computer Science & IT 6%

English & Literature 4%

Mathematics & Statistics 3%

Physical Sciences 2%

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Quick Facts

Setting Urban

Region Far West

Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female

58%

White

46%

Hispanic

18%

Black

Asian

16%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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