Occidental College
Occidental College's 120-acre campus is located in the urban neighborhood of Eagle Rock in Los Angeles. The campus's architecture lends itself to frequent use as a filming location. Students are engaged in a curriculum that emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement. As a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Occidental offers 20 varsity sports teams competing in NCAA Division III.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Occidental College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 16% of students receive Pell Grants; 39% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $28,023, roughly 56% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $18,872 | $75,488 |
| $30K – $48K | $18,801 | $75,204 |
| $48K – $75K | $17,577 | $70,308 |
| $75K – $110K | $28,983 | $115,932 |
| $110K+ | $55,885 | $223,540 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $63,446 | $253,784 |
Programs at Occidental College
10 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Compare across schools → |
61
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$64,885/yr | Very High | 2.2x |
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58
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$63,845/yr | Very High | 1.5x |
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Political Science
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39
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$45,175/yr | Very High | 1.3x |
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International Relations
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39
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$35,231/yr | High | 2.3x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
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37
|
$49,529/yr | High | 1.7x |
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36
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$42,653/yr | High | 1.5x |
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Psychology
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25
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$31,002/yr | High | 1.2x |
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Biology
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25
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$28,691/yr | High | 1.7x |
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English
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24
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$23,605/yr | Very High | -0.1x |
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Film & Photography
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22
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$30,526/yr | High | 0.2x |
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