Occidental College

Occidental College is a private, liberal art college located in Los Angeles, CA. It is a prominent but somewhat competitive institution, ranking 98th in the US but accepting 37% of all applicants. It is a smaller institution with full-time enrollment of 1,854 undergraduate students. 15% of graduates are awarded a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Additional preferred selections include Biology, Environmental Science, and Mathematics, but there are 32 available offerings to choose from. It has a highly renowned physical therapy program, ranking 15th in the country and second in California. What's more, Occidental College ranked 5th in California according to our best early decision colleges list. At full sticker price, tuition runs $51,951 annually, however, about 75% of undergraduates receive at least some grant or scholarship funding. 86% of Occidental College undergraduates finish their studies with a degree, all set to move into the labor market. On average, graduates earn an annual income of $39,200 two years after receiving their degrees. After 4 more years in the labor force, the alumni's average wage climbs 29.1% to $50,600, which is 26.2% north of the national median salary. Applicants might like to be aware that it costs $65 to apply and the regular decision application deadline is January 10. On the subject of costs, be aware that for households making between $49k and $75k, the average cost of tuition after scholarships and aid is $22,628 each year and the average net price per year is $35,314. Respecting demographics, 51% of professors are women and the faculty is made up of 13% Asian-Americans. When it comes to campus life, 80% of undergrads live on campus. To wrap things up, the lowest-earning 25% of graduates pull in a starting salary of $22,600 or less and very few alumni default on their student debt.