Occidental College
Los Angeles, United States • World Rank #3051
Overview
Occidental College is among the United States's colleges, based in Los Angeles, United States and operating as a higher-education provider.
In ranking terms, Occidental College is ranked #3051 globally and #342 within the United States. The institution participates in the United States's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.
Location & Contact
Planning a visit to Occidental College or following up with admissions? Location and contact details are listed below. Admissions email typically replies within 5–10 business days during peak season.
Academic Details
The numbers behind Occidental College: student body, academic staff, and the recognising bodies validating its work. A baseline read for assessing institutional capacity and rigour.
Programs Offered
The programmes available at Occidental College are organised by level. Most institutions cluster intake decisions by faculty, so application timelines often run in waves through the year.
Bachelor's Degree
31 programmes
Occidental College runs 31 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
History History
Music Music
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Film & Animation
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
International Relations and National Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Economics Economics
Research and Experimental Psychology Psychology
Psychology, General Psychology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Chemistry Chemistry
Religion/Religious Studies Philosophy & Ethics
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis Liberal Arts
Cognitive Science Liberal Arts
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Liberal Arts
Mathematics Mathematics
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Biology, General Biological Sciences
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
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Master's Degree
1 programme
There are 1 programme to choose from at Occidental College for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.
Biology, General Biological Sciences
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Occidental College
Step-by-step guidance for applying to Occidental College, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Occidental College's 32 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Occidental College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Occidental College processes applications through www.oxy.edu. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at 323-259-2500. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Occidental College
Common questions about Occidental College answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.
Where can I find Occidental College?
The institution is located in Los Angeles, United States.
What is Occidental College's control type?
Occidental College operates as a private institution.
How many students does Occidental College have?
The institution has a student body of 1,877.
What is Occidental College's ranking?
Occidental College holds rank #3051 globally and #342 in United States.
What is Occidental College's official website?
The institution's website is www.oxy.edu.
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Where Else to Study Social & Cultural Studies
Beyond Occidental College, several other universities in the United States deliver focused Social & Cultural Studies programmes worth exploring before you commit to a single application. Programme depth and elective range vary significantly between institutions.
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