Occidental College Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Occidental College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 39.8%, with 6,573 applicants and 2,622 accepted students. This marks a slight increase from 39.3% in 2022 and continues a trend of lower acceptance rates in recent years, down from 41.8% in 2017 and 45.8% in 2016. The past five years show acceptance rates fluctuating between 36.7% and 40.9%, indicating a more competitive admissions landscape as the number of applicants has consistently risen. Overall, these figures suggest that prospective students should be prepared for increasing competition when applying to Occidental College.