Applying to Occidental

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Occidental College is 40.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.01%. 2,519 men and 3,782 women applied to Occidental and 932 men and 1,588 women students were accepted.

Among them, 224 men and 270 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Occidental.

In 2024, 121 students (23% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 68 students (13%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Occidental.

The median SAT score is 1,450 with 730 SAT EBRW and 720 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25^th percentile is 690. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 750 and 25^th percentile is 670 .

The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75^th percentile score of 34 and 25^th percentile score of 31 at Occidental. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Occidental College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Occidental. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Occidental College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Occidental College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Occidental.