Occidental College Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
39.89%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.29%
Freshmen Enrollment
531
SAT Scores
1,450
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,305 students have applied and 2,484 students have allowed to admit to Occidental College (Acceptance rate: 39.40%). Occidental's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.38 % where 531 students have finally enrolled out of 2,484 admitted students.
Occidental acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wellesley College and Carleton College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 17.43%).
Occidental enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 36.58%).
How to Apply to Occidental College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Occidental. Occidental offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.oxy.edu/admission-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.oxy.edu/admission-aid/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.oxy.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/occidental |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.oxy.edu/admission-aid/apply/veterans-info |
| Disability Service | https://www.oxy.edu/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Occidental and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Occidental College is 1,450 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Occidental College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,491). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Occidental College | 1,450 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,491 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Occidental College, 136 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,450 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 690 | 720 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 680 | 710 | 760 |
| Total | 1,370 | 1,430 | 1,510 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Occidental College, 82 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 32 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 30 | 32 |
Occidental Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Occidental College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |