Occidental College
Location: Los Angeles, CA (urban)
Size: 1,839 students
Avg percent need-met: 100%
Acceptance rate: 37%
Middle 50% ACT: 28-33 **Test Optional for Fall 2022 and 2023**
Middle 50% SAT: 1290-1440 **Test Optional for Fall 2022 and 2023**
Occidental is an intellectual liberal arts college for hard-working students. They boast stimulating classes and engaging professors who take a proactive role in student education. Students complete a core program in addition to their major, and their academics in general have an interdisciplinary and multicultural focus. You really do have the freedom to experiment with a wide range of college experiences: they have incredible study abroad opportunities, funded summer research abroad, and a unique UN internship program. The student body is well-rounded and socially and politically conscious.
Popular majors / known for: Economics, international relations, biology, political science
Academic approach: Liberal arts
Fun fact: Occidental College is a very popular filming location for film and television alike, appearing in Glee, The West Wing, and The Kids Are All Right.
Check out campus photos here!
Environmentalism
Home to the Urban and Environmental Policy Institute, whose mission is to “advance community-driven programs and policies to build healthy, thriving communities while achieving social, economic and environmental justice.”
Interdisciplinary course of study with Environmental Studies and Geology/Biology, and Urban & Environmental Policy majors
Application Details
RD deadline: January 10th
Early Action deadline: None
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $65
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 10th
Interviews: Considered
School also featured in: Coaches Choice, Pre-Law, Similar to Highly Selective - Columbia, Urban Liberal Arts Colleges, West Coast Schools