General Information

Location:
Los Angeles, California, 90041

General Info:
(323) 259-2500

Website:
www.oxy.edu

Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profit

Awards offered:
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Campus setting:
City: Large

Campus housing:
Yes

Student population:
1,877 (1,863 undergraduate)


Admissions Department: www.oxy.edu/Admission.xml

Financial Aid Office: www.oxy.edu/FinAid.xml

Apply Online: www.oxy.edu/Apply.xml

Mission Statement

The mission of Occidental College is to provide a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, inter-dependent and pluralistic world. The distinctive interdisciplinary and multicultural focus of the College’s academic program seeks to foster both the fulfillment of individual aspirations and a deeply rooted commitment to the public good. This mission is anchored by four cornerstones: excellence, equity, community and service. These building blocks, in one form or another, have long been the basis for the College’s commitment to providing responsible leaders and citizens for our democratic society. Choosing them to support the future helps to ensure that the College remains true to its mission while adapting to a changing world.

Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification Study abroad

Student Services
Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children

Credit Accepted
Advanced placement (AP) credits

Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences

Religious Affiliation
Not applicable

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Undergraduate Student Age
24 and under: 99% 25 and over: 1%