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Occidental College is a small, private college that offers over 40 majors and programs in the heart of a global city. Learn about its academic, research, and student life opportunities, and see how it combines theory and practice.
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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 is a small, residential college that integrates the liberal arts and sciences with the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city. Students can explore their passions, connect with the world, and make a difference through research, internships, and community engagement.
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Occidental College: Occidental College does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, pregnancy, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition
Occidental College, or “Oxy” for short, is primarily based on a 120 acre campus in the neighbourhood of Eagle Rock, in north-eastern Los Angeles. Most students call the campus home for at least the first three years, and many choose to stay on campus for their fourth year as well.