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Acceptance Rate History
Occidental College
CA · Current rate: 40%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.4% | 6,305 | 2,484 |
| 2021 | 38.24% | 6,495 | 2,484 |
| 2020 | 40.9% | 6,939 | 2,838 |
| 2019 | 36.69% | 7,501 | 2,752 |
| 2018 | 37.3% | 7,281 | 2,716 |
| 2017 | 41.79% | 6,775 | 2,831 |
| 2016 | 45.81% | 6,409 | 2,936 |
| 2015 | 44.87% | 5,911 | 2,652 |
| 2014 | 42.04% | 6,071 | 2,552 |
| 2013 | 42.39% | 6,072 | 2,574 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Occidental College's acceptance rate has decreased from 42.4% in 2013 to 39.4% in 2022, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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