Los Angeles, California · Private · 1,877 undergrads
Occidental College admitted 44% of applicants for fall 2024 (2,854 of 6,461, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1380–1520.
The numbers
Applied
6,461
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
31–34
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
18%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$70
waivers exist
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Can I get into Occidental College?
44% of applicants get in
Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1380–1520 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
6,461 applied, 2,854 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Occidental College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Occidental College's fall 2027 rule yet. Occidental College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
Occidental College admitted 44% of applicants for fall 2024 (2,854 of 6,461, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Occidental College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1380–1520. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
