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What are your chances at Occidental College?

Los Angeles, CA · Private · 1,877 students

44%admitted
44.2% acceptance rate

A realistic target for a solid profile.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 44 are admitted.

SAT range of admitted students1380–1520
400
1600

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What Occidental College actually costs — and what graduates earn

Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.

Average net price
$38,263
per year, after grants · sticker $84,800
Median earnings
$75,951
10 years after entering
Graduation rate
80.9%
finish within six years
Median debt
$23,000
at graduation · about $244/month

What families actually paid, by income

Under $30,000$20,705
$30,000 – $48,000$17,655
$48,000 – $75,000$21,468
$75,000 – $110,000$28,033
Over $110,000$54,959

Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, Occidental College’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.

About admissions at Occidental College

Occidental College accepts about 44.2% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.

Admitted students typically score between 1380 and 1520 on the SAT, or 31–34 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.