Occidental College Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.
Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?
Open Admissions
No
Selectivity of College
Average Selectivity
Acceptance Rate
38%
Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)
Applicant Total
6,495
Accepted
2,484
Enrolled
535
Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender
Applicants: Men - Women 40 to 60
Accepted: Men - Women 36 to 64
Enrolled: Men - Women 42 to 58
Average Test Scores
About 29% of students accepted to Oxy submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 670 and 740. Math scores were between 670 and 750.
SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Occidental College ( 670 to 740 )
SAT Math Scores for Occidental College ( 670 to 750 )
Oxy received ACT scores from 22% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 30 and 33.
ACT Composite Scores for Occidental College ( 30 to 33 )
Additional Question to Ask
A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?
by our College Data Analytics Team