Race & Ethnicity
Occidental College has a diverse student body with 47% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
41% of total enrollment
59% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Occidental College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
89%
Traditional Age (18-21)
1%
Non-Traditional (25+)
0%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Occidental College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 34% in-state residents, 63% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
34% of student body
63% of student body
3% of student body
States Represented
41 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
47%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
59%
Female Students
Global Reach
3%
International
Age Diversity
1%
Non-Traditional Age