Historical Acceptance Rates

Occidental College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 39.4%, with a total of 6,305 applicants and 2,484 accepted. The Early Action acceptance rate is notably higher at 48.1%, with 466 applicants and 224 accepted, while the Regular Decision rate is lower at 38.7%, involving 5,839 applicants and resulting in 2,260 admissions. Compared to the previous year, 2022, which had a slight decrease in overall acceptance rate at 39.1%, the trends indicate a relatively stable acceptance environment in recent years. The consistent applicant pool suggests that Occidental remains a competitive but accessible choice for prospective students.