Founded in 1887, Occidental College (a.k.a. Oxy) is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges in the West and one of few liberal arts colleges located in an urban area. Its beautiful green campus, designed by celebrated architect Myron Hunt, is nestled 10 minutes north of downtown in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. Within this scenic setting thrives a long tradition of academic rigor and community action. Over 15 percent of students are first-generation, and many choose Occidental because of its rich history, dedication to diversity, and culture of collaborative, hands-on learning.

STUDENT PROFILE
# of degree-seeking undergraduates             1,989
% male/female                                                     44/56
% African American                                                    6
% American Indian or Alaska Native                       1
% Caucasian                                                             57
% Asian or Pacific Islander                                     16
% Hispanic                                                                 13
% Pell grant recipients                                             19
Distinguished first generation and minority alumni Barack Obama '83, President of the United States; Roger Guenveur Smith '81, Actor, Writer, and Director; Sammy Lee '43, Doctor and 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist in Diving

CAMPUS LIFE
% live on campus (% fresh.)                                                        80 (100)
Multicultural student clubs and organizations Asian Pacific Islander Association, Black Student Alliance, First Nations, MEChA/ALAS, Oxy PAUS (Promoting Achievement in Underrepresented Students), Pilipino United Students Organization, Rebirth: Students Rebuilding New Orleans, Sista Talk, White Students Against White Supremacy

COST & AID
tuition                                                                $39,870
room & board                                                  $11,360
% students receiving assistance                          78
total need-based institutional
     scholarships/grants                                          n/a

% of students apply for need-based aid             60
% of students receive aid                                       53

% receiving need-based scholarship
    or grant aid                                                             50
% receiving aid whose need was
     fully met                                                                100
average aid package                                      $29,180
average student loan debt upon
    graduation                                                    $17,561