Los Angeles, CA
Competitive — only about 40 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 37% to 40% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,501 | 2,752 | 562 | 37% |
| 2020 | 6,939 | 2,838 | 402 | 41% |
| 2021 | 6,495 | 2,484 | 535 | 38% |
| 2022 | 6,305 | 2,484 | 531 | 39% |
| 2023 | 6,573 | 2,622 | 532 | 40% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,601 of 3,782 women and 922 of 2,519 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Occidental College has an acceptance rate of 40% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,622 of 6,573 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 40 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,573 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 532 enrolled.
No. Occidental College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 37% to 40% — it has become less selective.