Occidental College
Private College · Located in Los Angeles, CA · VetLink Partner since 2023
Admissions Numbers
4 veterans have matriculated since 2022
Test optional for all students
36% of veterans applied as first-years in 2023
64% of veterans applied as transfers in 2023
2.94 Average GPA of veteran applicants*
*applicant reported
How to Apply
Application available on Common App and Apply Coalition with SCOIR
Official transcripts
1 letter of recommendation
Oxy’s short answer questions
Secondary/School report + college writing sample (required for transfer applicants)
Interview (optional)
Standardized test scores (optional)
Application fee (waiver available)
Aid Application (optional)
Admissions Deadlines
Fall semester transfer deadline: March 1*
Spring semester transfer deadline: November 1
*Students applying by March 1 will receive an admission decision by May 1. Students who apply after March 1 will be considered on a rolling basis after May 1. Applications will not be reviewed after June 1.
Demographics
1,938 enrolled undergraduate students
40.6% Males // 59.4% Females
13.8% first-generation college students
Academics
47 areas of study
9:1 student-faculty ratio for undergraduate students
17 average student class size
Top Academic Programs
Economics
Biology
Psychology
Diplomacy & World Affairs
Media Arts & Culture
Financial Aid & Scholarships
$81,730 total direct cost of attendance for full-time undergraduate students
100% Yellow Ribbon matching meets the full cost of tuition and fees for all student veterans
100% demonstrated financial need met for all U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented students
77% of students receive need-based financial aid
Veterans Campus Life
Oxy’s veterans program includes residential life experience in veteran-specific housing, professional and academic development, opportunities for social peer-to-peer engagement with other student veterans and community service projects in and around campus.
100+ clubs and student organizations
Veteran housing, including individual and family unit accommodations, is available at Toland Way housing near campus.
Oxy highlights include connections with other local veterans programs, extensive on-campus programs, and proximity to Los Angeles and the greater Southern California region and all of its cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities.
Knowledge in Action
69% of the Class of 2021 participated in internships
Two-thirds of Occidental’s student body participates in study abroad at more than 90 study abroad programs in 50 countries
Hameetman Career Center offers career programming, advising, workshops, seminars, recruitment fairs, and help with internship placement
InternLA places talented Occidental students at internships with iconic Los Angeles organizations.
Alumni & Outcomes
32,000 active alumni worldwide
84.8% students graduate within 6 years
91% of Class of 2021 graduates secured a post-graduate opportunity within 9 months of graduation:
69% are employed
19% are pursuing continuing education
3% are involved in volunteer experience
Top employers for Class of 2021: Amazon, California Department of Public Health, Deloitte, Kite Pharma, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Unified School District, Mattel, Inc., Morningstar, Inc., Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Netflix, Skydance Animation
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