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Occidental College is a small, diverse and selective liberal arts college in the heart of Los Angeles. It offers academic excellence, experiential learning, and a vibrant campus community.
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Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. 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.
Occidental College is a private institution that was founded in 1887. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,942 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 120 acres.
- 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, 90041
- 03232 592 500
Occidental College offers a transformational liberal arts education with a distinct approach that is anchored by exceptional faculty and the resources of Los Angeles. Learn about the curriculum, majors, programs, research, global engagement and student stories at Oxy.
Our best advice is to be yourself. There's no formula for getting in. Creative, soulful, funny, introspective—all words to describe some of our most memorable applicants, but the common thread is always authenticity. Our other advice is to apply on time.
Graduates of Occidental College, Greater Los Angeles Area: names, photos, jobs and positions, locations, education.
Occidental College is ranked #35 out of 211 National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more...
