Occidental College

Los Angeles, California

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree

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Occidental College is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California, founded in 1887 as a coeducational institution by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church; it became non-sectarian in 1910. Its current 120-acre campus is located in Eagle Rock, and its curriculum emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement. The college's 20 varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III, and it…

Rankings: #35 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #35 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #66 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #110 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #330 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Tuition — In-State: $63,446▼

1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, California, 90041-3392

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