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Occidental College
  • 4 Year
  • LOS ANGELES, CA
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Occidental College
#31 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
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    Occidental College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Oxy?

    Occidental admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 41%. Students that get into Occidental have an average SAT score between 1270-1460 or an average ACT score of 28-33. The regular admissions application deadline for Occidental is January 10. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Occidental early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    41%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    47%
    Total Applicants
    6,939
    SAT Range
    1270-1460
    SAT Reading
    640-730
    SAT Math
    630-730
    Students Submitting SAT
    70%
    ACT Range
    28-33
    ACT English
    30-35
    ACT Math
    26-31
    ACT Writing
    8-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    41%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 10
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    oxy.edu/admission-aid/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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