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Occidental College (Oxy)
- 1600 Campus Rd
- Los Angeles, CA 90041
- OPEID College Code: 00124900
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- General Phone: (323) 259-2500
- President: Susan Prager
- Website: www.oxy.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,877
- College Alias: Oxy
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Oxy Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.oxy.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,225 | 3,048 | 5,273 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 948 (43%) | 1,378 (45%) | 2,326 (44%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 200 (21%) | 258 (19%) | 458 (20%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 361 | 79% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 590 | 700 |
| SAT ® Math | 600 | 690 |
| SAT ® Writing | 585 | 690 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Oxy Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 15% | 14% | 69% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,314 | $7,148 | $9,243 | $16,612 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 376 | 319 | 297 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $35,373 | $33,256 | $31,137 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $35,373 | $33,256 | $31,137 |
| Books and Supplies | $935 | $914 | $870 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,500 | $9,042 | $8,672 |
| Other Expenses | $1,743 | $1,722 | $1,640 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $47,551 | $44,934 | $42,319 |
| Out of State | $47,551 | $44,934 | $42,319 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $36,308 | $34,170 | $32,007 |
| Out of State | $36,308 | $34,170 | $32,007 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $36,308 | $34,170 | $32,007 |
| Out of State | $36,308 | $34,170 | $32,007 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,877 Undergraduate: 1,863 Graduate: 14
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 817 Female: 1,060
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 815 Female: 1,048
- Graduate Gender Male: 2 Female: 12
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,847 Part-Time: 30
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,836 Part-Time: 27
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 11 Part-Time: 3
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 40 | 2% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.7% |
| Black | 114 | 6% |
| Asian | 263 | 14% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 15% |
| White | 1,089 | 58% |
| Unknown | 71 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 38 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 857 | 46% |
| Ages 20-21 | 834 | 44% |
| Ages 22-24 | 127 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 14 | 0.7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 612 | 543 | 69 |
| Faculty Status | 199 | 157 | 42 |
| Tenured Faculty | 93 | 93 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 199 | 157 | 42 |
| Primarily Instruction | 199 | 157 | 42 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 44 | 44 | - |
| Other Professionals | 129 | 123 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 240 | 219 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 74 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 135 | 122 | 13 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,495 (157) | $82,943 (85) | $79,787 (72) |
| Professor | $103,072 (71) | $102,756 (43) | $103,557 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $79,703 (22) | $79,618 (10) | $79,773 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,826 (38) | $61,539 (17) | $63,868 (21) |
| Instructor | $51,377 (26) | $52,619 (15) | $49,684 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,495 (157) | $82,943 (85) | $79,787 (72) |
| Professor | $103,072 (71) | $102,756 (43) | $103,557 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $79,703 (22) | $79,618 (10) | $79,773 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,826 (38) | $61,539 (17) | $63,868 (21) |
| Instructor | $51,377 (26) | $52,619 (15) | $49,684 (11) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 439 | 276 | 163 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 403 | 255 | 148 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 39 | 23 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 97 | 48 | 49 |
| Football | 77 | 77 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Tennis | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Water Polo | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $30,733 | $23,556 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,956 | $1,790 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 66 | 39 | 27 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 81% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 79% |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 83% |
| American Indian | 70% |
| Black | 80% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| White | 84% |
| Unknown | 80% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 76% |
| 5 Years | 80% |
| 6 Years | 81% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 32 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | - | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 27 | 8 |
| Arson | - | 6 |
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