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39.4%Acceptance
$63,446Tuition
1,844Students
85%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$75,951Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$63,446
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,446
Average Net Price
$39,329
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,284
Books & Supplies
$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,970
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$244/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
87.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
38.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $18,872
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,801
$48,001 – $75,000 $17,577
$75,001 – $110,000 $28,983
$110,001+ $55,885

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Cost Overview

Families at Occidental pay far less than the $82,970 sticker price, with average net costs around $39,329. Low-income families ($0-30K) pay just $18,872 annually, while middle-class families ($48-75K) get the best deal at $17,577 per year. High earners ($110K+) still pay a substantial $55,885 annually. Over four years, costs range from $70,308 for middle-income families to $223,540 for wealthy ones.

Most graduates leave with manageable debt of $23,000, translating to $244 monthly payments. With median earnings of $75,951 ten years out, loan payments represent just 3.9% of income. The 87.6% loan repayment rate suggests graduates can handle their obligations. Only 39% of students take federal loans, indicating many families can afford Occidental without borrowing heavily. Middle-class families in the $48-75K bracket get the sweetest financial aid deal here.

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