by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,839 undergraduates in 2020, Oxy is a small, private college located in Los Angeles, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Oxy offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 17.0% of the student population at Oxy. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Oxy Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Oxy does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Oxy Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Oxy for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Oxy does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Oxy not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Oxy has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,839 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,791 (97.4%). Part-time attendance was 48 (2.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,791 | 48 | 1,839 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Oxy receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Oxy #117 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Oxy by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Oxy Diversity Guide.
Oxy has a total of 437 student athletes, 250 men and 187 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,754,215 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,673,821 |
| Net | $80,394 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Occidental College Athletics