Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1380 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 32
Popular programs at Occidental College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 85 | |
| 2 | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 53 | |
| 3 | Biology, General. | 40 | |
| 4 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 39 | |
| 5 | Computer Science. | 36 | |
| 6 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 23 | |
| 7 | Cognitive Science. | 23 | |
| 8 | Political Science and Government. | 22 | |
| 9 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 22 | |
| 10 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 20 | |
| 11 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 19 | |
| 12 | Philosophy. | 15 | |
| 13 | History. | 15 | |
| 14 | Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 14 | |
| 15 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | |
| 16 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 12 | |
| 17 | Music. | 12 | |
| 18 | Mathematics. | 11 | |
| 19 | Area Studies. | 10 | |
| 20 | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 |
Showing top 20 of 30 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Occidental College?
Occidental College has an acceptance rate of 44% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Occidental College?
Admitted students at Occidental College typically score between 1380 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Occidental College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Occidental College is approximately $38,263 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Occidental College?
4-year graduation rate data for Occidental College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.