Occidental College Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
8%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Occidental College has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.4%(953)
Hispanic
17.5%(338)
African American
4.1%(79)
Asian
14.1%(272)
Two or More Races
12.0%(231)
Unknown
3.0%(58)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment2,029
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Occidental College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Occidental College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.8%(835)
Women
55.5%(1,194)
Other
5.7%(122.5)

Gender Statistics

Men835

41% of total enrollment

Women1,194

59% of total enrollment

Other122.5

6% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Occidental College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(27)
18-19
49.6%(919)
20-21
41.3%(765)
22-24
7.2%(134)
25+
0.5%(9)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Occidental College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 36% in-state residents, 56% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
36.5%(194)
Out-of-State
56.0%(298)
International
7.5%(40)

Regional Representation

In-State194

36% of student body

Out-of-State298

56% of student body

International40

8% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age

Occidental College - Demographics & Diversity