Occidental CDS VERIFIED

Los Angeles, California (West) · 1,938 undergrads · ~22 avg class size · 10:1 student-faculty · $66,274/yr sticker

private Tier 3

LA-area LAC. Diplomacy and World Affairs program is a niche standout.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

Acceptance rate

26.0%

most recent reported cycle

By application round

Early Decision50.0%

Early Decision II35.0%

Early Action30.5%

Regular Decision26.0%

GPA range

3.65–3.95

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

SAT mid-50%

1400–1495

middle 50% admitted SAT score

ACT mid-50%

31–34

middle 50% admitted ACT score

Median earnings (10-yr)

$75K

Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined

≈ 4.5 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance

Career outcomes · 10 sources

$52K

Entry

$75K

10-year

$70K

Mid-career

Median graduate earnings · 4.5 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $288K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).

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Where this leads

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Entertainment/media through LA studios: Disney, WB, Paramount internships accessible
Tech via Pasadena/Santa Monica: aerospace (JPL), defense contractors, startups over SV salaries
Wealth management for LA-based ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families
Non-profit sector: strong pipeline to education, environmental, social justice NGOs
Real estate development and commercial brokerage in overheated LA market

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