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Occidental College
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1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3392 |
General information
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(323) 259-2500
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| Type of institution: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor degrees, Master's degrees |
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| Carnegie classification: |
Not Applicable |
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| Number of students: |
1,825 (2006)
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| 2007-2008 Undergraduate application fee: | $ 50 |
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| Mission |
| The mission of Occidental College is to provide a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, inter-dependent and pluralistic world. The distinctive interdisciplinary and multicultural focus of the College’s academic program seeks to foster both the fulfillment of individual aspirations and a deeply rooted commitment to the public good.
This mission is anchored by four cornerstones: excellence, equity, community and service. These building blocks, in one form or another, have long been the basis for the College’s commitment to providing responsible leaders and citizens for our democratic society. Choosing them to support the future helps to ensure that the College remains true to its mission while adapting to a changing world. |
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 35,373 | $ 33,256 | $ 31,137 |
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| Out of State | $ 35,373 | $ 33,256 | $ 31,137 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 935 | $ 914 | $ 870 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 9,500 | $ 9,042 | $ 8,672 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 1,743 | $ 1,722 | $ 1,640 |
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Financial aid 2005-2006
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
14% |
$ 4,961 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
10% |
$ 8,137 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
73% |
$ 14,034 |
| Loans to students |
44% |
$ 6,008 |
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Occidental College
Bachelor degree
American + United States Studies + Civilization | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree American + United States Studies + Civilization: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies. | |
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Bachelor degree
Anthropology | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. | |
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Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. | |
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Bachelor degree
Asian Studies + Civilization | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Asian Studies + Civilization: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the Asian Continent, including the study of the Asian diasporas overseas. | |
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Bachelor degree
Biochemistry | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation. | |
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Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. | |
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Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. | |
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Bachelor degree
Cognitive Science | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Cognitive Science: A program that focuses on the study of the mind and the nature of intelligence from the interdisciplinary perspectives of computer science, philosophy, mathematics, psychology, neuroscience, and other disciplines. Includes instruction in mathematics and logic, cognitive process modeling, dynamic systems, learning theories, brain and cognition, neural networking, programming, and applications to topics such as language acquisition, computer systems, and perception and behavior. | |
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Bachelor degree
Computer Science | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. | |
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Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. | |
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Bachelor degree
Economics
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues. | |
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Bachelor degree
Economics
Other | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Economics, Other: Any instructional program in economics not listed in the Economics, General category. | |
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Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature + Letters
Other | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree English Language and Literature + Letters, Other: Any instructional program in English language and literature not listed in the English Language and Literature/Letters, General category. | |
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Bachelor degree
Environmental Science | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Environmental Science: A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. | |
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Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Environmental Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature. | |
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Bachelor degree
Foreign Languages and Literatures
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Foreign Languages and Literatures, General: A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the basic/elementary level. | |
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French Language and Literature | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. | |
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Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems. | |
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Bachelor degree
Geophysics and Seismology | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Geophysics and Seismology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes. | |
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Bachelor degree
History
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. | |
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Bachelor degree
International Relations and Affairs | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree International Relations and Affairs: A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy. | |
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Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation . | |
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Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. | |
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Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category. | |
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Bachelor degree
Music
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. | |
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Bachelor degree
Philosophy | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. | |
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Bachelor degree
Physics
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. | |
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Physiological Psychology + Psychobiology | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Physiological Psychology + Psychobiology: A program that focuses on the scientific course study of the biological bases of psychological functioning, and their application to experimental and therapeutic research problems. Includes instruction in functional neuroanatomy, neural system development, biochemical neural regulatory mechanisms, neurological biophysics, memory storage and retrieval, physiology of cognition and perception, physiological bases of psychopathology and behavioral disorders, psychopharmacology, comparative psychobiology, and specialized experimental design and research methods. | |
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Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. | |
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Bachelor degree
Psychology
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. | |
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Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. | |
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Bachelor degree
Sociology | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. | |
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Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. | |
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Bachelor degree
Women's Studies | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Bachelor degree Women's Studies: A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy. | |
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Master's degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Master's degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. | |
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Master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. | |
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Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching | Occidental College |
General Description for:
Occidental College Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. | |
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