by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Occidental College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Occidental College ran $66,274 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Within that total, required fees were $596; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,678 |
| Fees | $596 |
| Total | $66,274 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Occidental College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Occidental College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Occidental College comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Occidental College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Occidental College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $57,830 |
| Two Years Ago | $59,970 |
| One Year Ago | $62,850 |
| Most Recent Year | $65,678 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Oxy has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 4.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $69,256 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.29%, which puts the figure next year near $69,118.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $69,118 |
| In 2 Years | $72,084 |
| In 3 Years | $75,177 |
| In 4 Years | $78,403 |
| In 5 Years | $81,767 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $294,782.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Occidental College, head to the Occidental College Financial Aid page.
