Occidental College
About
Occidental College is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell recipients graduate at a higher rate than non-Pell students here — unusual and worth investigating.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Occidental College vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions Occidental College selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectOccidental College | 81% | 44.2% | 1,881 | $39,329 | Baccalaureate |
Carleton College | 90% | 20.4% | 2,128 | $27,320 | Baccalaureate |
Colorado College | 88% | 18.5% | 2,056 | $31,678 | Baccalaureate |
Dickinson College | 80% | 42.1% | 2,314 | $32,191 | Baccalaureate |
Franklin and Marshall College | 84% | 28.2% | 1,808 | $39,061 | Baccalaureate |
Hamilton College | 91% | 13.6% | 2,031 | $28,314 | Baccalaureate |
Macalester College | 87% | 28.5% | 2,138 | $29,980 | Baccalaureate |
Oberlin College | 81% | 34.2% | 2,909 | $39,184 | Baccalaureate |
Pitzer College | 83% | 25.2% | 1,242 | $31,663 | Baccalaureate |
Pomona College | 93% | 7.1% | 1,700 | $19,424 | Baccalaureate |
Reed College | 71% | 24.6% | 1,358 | $39,951 | Baccalaureate |
Rhodes College | 85% | 50.4% | 1,861 | $25,060 | Baccalaureate |
Scripps College | 83% | 38.3% | 1,137 | $38,802 | Baccalaureate |
Skidmore College | 83% | 21.1% | 2,704 | $34,581 | Baccalaureate |
Trinity College | 84% | 29.2% | 2,238 | $35,009 | Baccalaureate |
Union College | 80% | 43.9% | 2,065 | $36,000 | Baccalaureate |
Whitman College | 81% | 38.1% | 1,561 | $35,506 | Baccalaureate |
| Peer group median | 83% | 28.5% | 2,031 | $34,581 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The mission of the Office of Institutional Research is to provide and to coordinate accurate and reliable data to support decision-making, assessment, and planning activities aimed at fulfilling the stated mission and goals of Occidental College.
Visit IR office page- Jackie CameronDirector, Institutional Research and Planning
Common Data Set (23)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardoxy.edu
- Data definitionCommon Data SetThe Occidental College Common Data Set page is part of the Institutional Research section, which includes reports on general information, enrollment, admissions, academic offerings, and other educational data. The Common Data Set initiative aims to standardize data reporting and improve information accuracy, benefiting students and reducing the burden on institutions.oxy.edu
- Data dictionaryInstitutional Data2026Occidental College's Institutional Research office maintains a repository of aggregate statistics and information about various aspects of the college, including students, faculty and staff, alumni, and compliance with federal and state reporting requirements, including accreditation. It provides data for both internal and external purposes, such as IPEDS, Factbook, and the Common Data Set. The page outlines the timeline for the release of various reports throughout the academic year.oxy.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookOccidental College Factbook2025The Occidental College Factbook provides a collection of common aggregate statistics for the fall semester over the past 5 years. Key sections cover enrollment, graduation rates, degrees conferred, faculty demographics, and financials.oxy.edu
- Strategic planThe Occidental Promise2023The Occidental Promise is Occidental College's strategic plan guiding their work through 2030, formulated after an extensive 18-month collaboration. It centers around three core promises: ensuring academic excellence, building unique partnerships with Los Angeles, and fostering holistic student education and community renewal. The strategic plan includes expanding faculty, immersive education, partnerships, and initiatives to support student well-being and inclusion.oxy.edu
Notable alumni (33)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- John BrancaBusiness and industry
- Stephen CooperBusiness and industry
- Marsha J. EvansBusiness and industry
- Terry GilliamEntertainment and the arts
- Ben AffleckEntertainment and the arts
- Michael Angelo CovinoEntertainment and the arts
- Gabriela CowperthwaiteEntertainment and the arts
- Emily OsmentEntertainment and the arts
- Pete McCloskeyGovernment, diplomacy, and law
- Barack ObamaGovernment, diplomacy, and law
- Janette Sadik-KhanGovernment, diplomacy, and law
- Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr.Government, diplomacy, and law
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