Occidental College

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What a year costs

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• Is merit considered automatically with the application?iInternational applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships without a separate scholarship application.Yes36International applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships without a separate scholarship application.
• Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iThe provided pages do not state whether admissions decisions for international students consider ability to pay.UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether admissions decisions for international students consider ability to pay.
• Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iInternational students seeking need-based aid do not use the CSS Profile and are asked to submit Occidental's International Student Financial Form.Yes50International students seeking need-based aid do not use the CSS Profile and are asked to submit Occidental's International Student Financial Form.

Scholarships at this school

• Occidental Commitment ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page

  The scholarship page covers students admitted through Early Decision but does not explicitly identify international students.

  • Renewable in later years

  Deadline: Early Decision I: November 1; Early Decision II: January 10.

• Occidental Merit ScholarshipsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page

  • Renewable in later years
• Oxy Need-Based GrantsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSeparate application requiredSchool page

  The page confirms need-based aid for some international students but does not identify a specific scholarship called “Oxy Need-Based Grants”.

  Deadline: Submit required financial aid forms by the admission deadline.

Minimum English scores vs other schools

Admission odds in numbers

Early rounds & waitlist

AP credit by subject

Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit.67 Policy page the college gave College Board