The Power of Place
Our location in Los Angeles—one of the most vibrant, dynamic cities in the world—makes an Oxy liberal arts education like no other.The Arts at Occidental
We offer an unparalleled experience in the creative arts, on campus and extending into the international creative arts capital of Los Angeles.Visit Campus Virtually
You can still experience Oxy’s campus virtually through interactive tours, photo galleries or a video featuring some of our student tour guides.
COVID-19 Updates & Information
Get the latest updates on Oxy’s institutional planning on our COVID-19 website.
Liberal Arts in Los Angeles
Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city,
Occidental provides a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action.

Explore Your Passions
Oxy’s remarkable faculty of scholars, teachers and mentors are at the heart of the intellectual experience. An Oxy liberal arts education transcends boundaries, and with more than 40 majors and programs, academic rigor comes in many forms.
Academic Spotlight
You’ll apply knowledge from multiple disciplines for the promotion of human health, giving due consideration to basic principles of human rights and a wide range of cultural perspectives.
8:1
student to faculty ratio
17
average class size
284
average number of sunny days in L.A.
Discover Occidental
A vibrant, small liberal arts college experience in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the most stimulating and creative cities in the world. That’s something you won’t find anywhere else.
What’s Happening at Oxy
Jan26
America/Los_Angeles
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2021 Greek Recruitment
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Jan26
America/Los_Angeles
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Study Abroad Info Session
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Jan28
America/Los_Angeles
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“Anti-blackness is real, but another world is possible”
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Jan29
America/Los_Angeles
public
English Senior Comps Presentations
12:30pm - 5:00pm
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