Acceptance Rate History
Occidental College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 44.2%
What is Occidental College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Occidental College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 44.2%, up from 39.9% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 39.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 39.4% | 6,305 | 2,484 |
| 2021 | 38.2% | 6,495 | 2,484 |
| 2020 | 40.9% | 6,939 | 2,838 |
| 2019 | 36.7% | 7,501 | 2,752 |
| 2018 | 37.3% | 7,281 | 2,716 |
| 2017 | 41.8% | 6,775 | 2,831 |
| 2016 | 45.8% | 6,409 | 2,936 |
| 2015 | 44.9% | 5,911 | 2,652 |
| 2014 | 42.0% | 6,071 | 2,552 |
| 2013 | 42.4% | 6,072 | 2,574 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1380–1520
Admitted students at Occidental College scored between 1380 and 1520 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1380–1520.
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Trend Analysis
Occidental College's acceptance rate has increased from 42.4% in 2013 to 44.2% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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