Average SAT score for Occidental College is 1304.
Half of the admitted students have SAT scores from 1272 to 1450. Top 25% of admitted students has SAT score higher than 1450. Bottom 25% of admitted students has SAT score lower than 1272.
You need to have at least 1272 as your SAT score to get into Occidental College. SAT score lower than 1272 still can get you in but your application need to stand out.
Typical SAT scores for Occidental College are from 620 to 720 for math and from 652 to 730 for reading and writing.
| New SAT Score | 25th Percentile | Midpoint | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Score | 620 | 663 | 720 |
| Reading and Writing Score | 652 | 691 | 730 |
| Cumulative SAT Score | 1272 | 1354 | 1450 |
Half of the students admitted to Occidental College have ACT scores from 28 to 31. Top 25% of admitted students has ACT score higher than 31.
If you have 31 on your ACT test you have a good chance in getting into Occidental College assuming that other parts of your application are equally great. Bottom 25% of admitted students has ACT score lower than 28.
You ACT score needs to be at least 28 to have some chance getting into Occidental College. Typical ACT scores for Occidental College are from 26 to 31 for math and from Not available to Not available for reading and writing.
| ACT Scores | 25th Percentile | Midpoint | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative Score | 28 | 30 | 31 |
| English Score | 28 | 31 | 33 |
| Math Score | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| Writing Score | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Old SAT Score | 25th Percentile | Midpoint | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading Score | 600 | 645 | 690 |
| Math Score | 600 | 645 | 690 |
| Writing Score | 605 | 648 | 690 |
Occidental College admission rate is 0.4487. It means that out of 100 applicants only 45 will be accepted.
| Ownership | Private nonprofit |
| State | CA |
| City | Los Angeles |
| Zip Code | 90041-3392 |
| Region | Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) |
| Number of Students | 295 |
| College Website | |
| College Program | 4 Year |
| In State Tuition | $49,248 |
| Out of State Tuition | $49,248 |
| Average Net Cost To Attend | $28,630 |
| Non-resident Alien | 5.66% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.30% |
| Hispanic | 15.62% |
| Black | 5.11% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 13.02% |
| White | 48.87% |
| Field of Study | Degree | Field of Study CIP |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelors Degree | 0301 (03.01) |
| Area Studies | Bachelors Degree | 0501 (05.01) |
| Computer Science | Bachelors Degree | 1107 (11.07) |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelors Degree | 1601 (16.01) |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelors Degree | 1603 (16.03) |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelors Degree | 1609 (16.09) |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelors Degree | 2301 (23.01) |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Bachelors Degree | 2399 (23.99) |
| Biology, General | Bachelors Degree | 2601 (26.01) |
| Biology, General | Master's Degree | 2601 (26.01) |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelors Degree | 2602 (26.02) |
| Mathematics | Bachelors Degree | 2701 (27.01) |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelors Degree | 3000 (30.00) |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelors Degree | 3025 (30.25) |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | Bachelors Degree | 3026 (30.26) |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelors Degree | 3105 (31.05) |
| Philosophy | Bachelors Degree | 3801 (38.01) |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelors Degree | 3802 (38.02) |
| Chemistry | Bachelors Degree | 4005 (40.05) |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelors Degree | 4006 (40.06) |
| Physics | Bachelors Degree | 4008 (40.08) |
| Psychology, General | Bachelors Degree | 4201 (42.01) |
| Economics | Bachelors Degree | 4506 (45.06) |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelors Degree | 4509 (45.09) |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelors Degree | 4510 (45.10) |
| Sociology | Bachelors Degree | 4511 (45.11) |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelors Degree | 5005 (50.05) |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelors Degree | 5006 (50.06) |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelors Degree | 5007 (50.07) |
| Music | Bachelors Degree | 5009 (50.09) |
| History | Bachelors Degree | 5401 (54.01) |