Occidental College admissions
Los Angeles, CA
Occidental College acceptance rate
44.2%
2,854 of 6,461 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Selective. With a rate like this, Occidental College is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.
Key numbers
- Yield: 18% of admitted students enrolled (509 of 2,854).
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Common questions about Occidental College
What is the acceptance rate at Occidental College?
Occidental College admitted 44.2% of applicants (2,854 of 6,461) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Occidental College?
509 of the 2,854 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 18%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Occidental College?
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