OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE

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Occidental College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Los Angeles, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3392
Main Phone: (323) 259-2500
Web Site: www.oxy.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,813 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 200 male students and 247 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.7% of the student body, while females made up 55.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (14)%, Asian (14)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 42.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 575. One quarter of students scored at least 670.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 590 or higher. One fourth of students scored 680 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Education

Vocational Teaching

English Language And Literature

Other English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Policy

School Accreditation

Occidental College is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Occidental College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,106
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 28,656
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,106

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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