Occidental College

    Los Angeles, CA · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1380–1520
    Median ~1450
    Acceptance rate
    44%
    Enrollment
    1,877
    ACT middle 50%
    31–34

    What the numbers say about Oxy

    • The reported middle 50% spans 140 points, from 1380 to 1520. A planning score near or above 1560 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 710 Reading and Writing and 710 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 44% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 81% completion rate and $75,951 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1450 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $66,274
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $66,274
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $75,951
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    81%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1380 and 1520. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1560 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1520 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1450 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1380 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Oxy's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA1400–152014%
    Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ1380–151048%
    Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OH1360–152034%
    University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL1310–152042%
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC1390–153015%
    Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA1400–151027%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Oxy?

    Occidental College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1380–1520, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1560 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Oxy's acceptance rate?

    Occidental College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 44%.

    How much does it cost to attend Oxy?

    Published tuition is approximately $66,274 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Oxy test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Occidental College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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