Merit Scholarships Available: |
Amount | F | R | T | G |
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| Boys & Girls State & Leadership Scholarships | $15,000 - $60,000 | Y | N | N | N |
| Centennial Scholarships | - | Y | N | N | N |
| Dean’s Scholarships | $10,000 - $40,000 | Y | N | Y | N |
| Director's Scholarships | $5,000 - $20,000 | Y | |||
| Margaret Bundy Scott Scholarships | $20,000 - $80,000 | Y | |||
| National Merit Scholarships | $500 - $2,000 | Y | |||
| Occidental Leadership Scholarships | $15,000 - $60,000 | Y | |||
| Occidental Opportunity Grants | $2,000 - $4,000 | Y | |||
| President's Scholarships | $15,000 - $60,000 | Y | |||
| The Upward Bound Achievement Award | $10,000 - $40,000 | Y | |||
| Trustee Scholarships | $12,500 - $50,000 | Y | N | Y | N |
| Need-Based Scholarships | - | ||||
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Occidental College Scholarships
| 1600 Campus Rd | Tuition In/Out-State: | $39,870 / $39,870 | Total Fall Enrollment: | 2,102 |
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| Los Angeles , CA 90041-3392 | Books and Supplies: | $1,213 | Applicants Admitted: | 39% |
| (323) 259-2500 | On-campus Room and Board: | $12,458 | Receiving Aid of Some Type: | 79% |
| http://www.oxy.edu | Undergraduate Application Fee: | $60 | Receiving Institutional Aid: | 74% , $23,463 on average |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Occidental College General Information
Will I get in?Address 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-3392 Phone Number (323) 259-2500 Web Address http://www.oxy.edu 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.Type of School Four or more years, Private not-for-profit Religious affiliation None Highest degree offered Bachelor of Arts Calendar Semester Setting Large city Distance learning opportunities No Occidental College Size
Total enrollment 2,132 Enrolled full time 2,115 Enrolled part time 17 Occidental College Student Body
Men enrolled full time 917 Women enrolled full time 1,215 American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% Asian/Pacific Islander 19% Black/Non-Hispanic 6% Hispanic 16% White/Non-Hispanic 53% Non-Resident Alien 3% Race/ethnicity unknown 2% -
Occidental College Admission Basics
Admissions office phone number (323) 259-2700 Open admission policy No Undergraduate Application fee $60 Applied 6,135 Admitted 2,409 Enrolled 562 Admitted % 39% Occidental College Admission factors
Admission test scores Required Secondary school GPA Recommended Secondary school rank Recommended Secondary school record Required TOEFL Required. Waived for non-native speakers who score 600 on SAT CR Completion of college preparatory program Required Recommendations Required: 1 counselor + 2 academic subject area teachers Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended Occidental College Admission statistics
Students submitting SAT 68% SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score 600 SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score 700 SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score 610 SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score 690 Students submitting ACT 32% ACT Composite 25th percentile score 27 ACT Composite 75th percentile score 31 -
Occidental College Cost
In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $43,490 Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $43,490 Books and Supplies $1,213 On-campus room and board $12,458 Off-campus room and board $8,739 Occidental College Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid 79% Receiving Federal Grants 24% , $6,769 on average Receiving Institutional Aid 74% , $23,463 on average Receiving Student Loans 56% , $6,188 on average -
Occidental College Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master American/United States Studies/Civilization 1 0 Asian Studies/Civilization 9 0 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 15 0 Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Biochemistry 15 0 Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34 0 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Computer Science 0 0 Education Bachelor Master Elementary Education and Teaching 0 4 Secondary Education and Teaching 0 3 English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 34 0 Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master Comparative Literature 1 0 Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4 0 French Language and Literature 1 0 Spanish Language and Literature 9 0 History Bachelor Master History, General 26 0 Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Mathematics, General 4 0 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Cognitive Science 5 0 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 0 Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master Environmental Studies 24 0 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 0 Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Philosophy 3 0 Religion/Religious Studies 5 0 Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Chemistry, General 7 0 Geology/Earth Science, General 4 0 Physics, General 8 0 Psychology Bachelor Master Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 3 0 Psychology, General 28 0 Social Sciences Bachelor Master Economics, General 53 0 International Relations and Affairs 41 0 Political Science and Government, General 20 0 Sociology 24 0 Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Art/Art Studies, General 28 0 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 20 0 Music, General 7 0 -
Occidental College Deadlines
Regular Admissions
Regular application deadline January 10 Priority application deadline - Fall application deadline January 10 SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due January 10 SAT Subject score report due January 10 College will notify student by April 1 Student must reply to acceptance by May 1 Deadline for housing deposit - Financial Aid
Financial aid priority deadline February 1 Financial aid deadline February 1 College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about - Student must reply to financial aid decision by within 2 week(s) of notification Early Decision/Action
Early decision deadline November 15 College will notify student of early decision by December 15 Early action deadline - College will notify student of early action by - Transfer Students
Transfer priority application deadline - Transfer priority financial aid deadline March 15 Transfer application closing date March 15 Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms March 15 College will notify student of transfer decision by May 1 -
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