Occidental College

Los Angeles, California · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's

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 is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Ranking: #35 National Liberal Arts Colleges▼
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 ↗
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Ranked #110 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗

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