Liberal Arts in Los Angeles
Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city, Occidental College 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
Oxy sociology majors study society with purpose and perspective. Learn how their academic interests connect to research, advocacy, and future goals.
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annual average, sunny days in L.A.
1,886
total enrollment
14%
first-generation students
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.
Changing the Climate
With a proactive student body, Occidental College is committed to a more sustainable campus.
The Oxy Community
Whether in the lab, classroom, field or community, our faculty, students and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of Oxy in everything that they do.
When disaster struck his native Santa Cruz in 2023, reporter Max Chun and a small team of journalists sprang into action for their community—and pocketed a Pulitzer Prize for their work.
Jaymes Griggs
Link to story about Jaymes GriggsFrom the Bluegrass State to Occidental College, Jaymes Griggs has found community and a path to leadership through science, civic engagement, and the Obama Scholars Program. And amid all this, he still has time for pickleball.
Joel Walsh
Link to story about Joel WalshJoel Walsh's research explores the intersection of educational technology, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing.
Mariah Rutiaga Amaya ’22
Link to story about Mariah Rutiaga Amaya ’22Driven by her experiences in food justice and her father’s health struggles, Mariah Rutiaga Amaya found her calling in medicine. Now, she’s preparing to become a physician who centers community, advocates compassionately, and uplifts the most marginalized.
Qingxi Yang
Link to story about Qingxi YangMedia Arts & Culture (MAC) major Qingxi Yang ’28 bridges classroom learning with community engagement, collaboration, and public art in Los Angeles through Occidental College’s Education in Action program.
Samantha Acuña
Link to story about Samantha AcuñaSamantha Acuña is interested in constitutional law, immigration policy, judicial behavior, and gender-based violence.
What’s Happening At Oxy
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The renovation will modernize Occidental College science facilities to support cutting-edge discovery and provide meaningful experiences in the lab—a significant advantage for those who go on to pursue advanced degrees and careers in the sciences.
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