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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, interdependent and pluralistic world. The distinctive interdisciplinary and multicultural focus of the College's academic program ...
Maps & Directions. Occidental College is located in northeast Los Angeles in the community of Eagle Rock, between Pasadena on the east and Glendale on the west. Our street address is 1600 Campus Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90041. The campus is 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, less than an hour from the beaches and within two hours of local ...
Find out more about what makes Occidental College distinct. Check out this array of content related to the unique components of the Oxy student experience—everything from food to resources, athletics and studying in Los Angeles. Check out this array of content related to the unique components of the Oxy student experience—everything from ...
Standardized Tests and GPA. Median unweighted GPA: 3.73. Middle 50%* SAT EBRW/Critical Reading score: 690-750. Middle 50%* SAT Math score: 680-750. Middle 50%* ACT score: 32-34. *34 percent of first-year applicants and enrollees submitted test scores.
Guided Tours. Campus visits are held most weekdays (and Saturdays in April and October), and include both an information session and guided tour. Information sessions last 30 minutes and are led by an Admission Officer, providing an overview of academic life at Occidental and an introduction to the application and financial aid process. Tours ...
Our History. Founded in 1887—before Los Angeles had its first paved street, saw its first automobile, or made its first movie—Occidental is L.A.’s first and only liberal arts college. Like many small schools, we struggled early on. Our only building burned down in 1896, we moved four times in less than 30 years, and at times barely ...
Founded in 1887, Occidental College fully integrates the liberal arts and sciences with the cultural and intellectual resources of one of the world's great cities. Situated on a 120-acre residential campus in the heart of Los Angeles, our location serves as a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action.
