Occidental College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,426

Cost of attendance at Occidental College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,426

Cost of attendance at Occidental College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Occidental College was $43,047. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Occidental College

Occidental College net price calculator

$43,047

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Occidental College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$43,047	$1,945 (5%)	$13,983	$13,285	$14,770	$21,467	$44,948
2021	$41,102	$5,740 (16%)	$14,452	$13,475	$18,209	$29,981	$49,854
2020	$35,362	$1,811 (5%)	$13,146	$17,662	$19,364	$27,417	$47,265
2019	$37,173	$3,435 (10%)	$13,577	$18,900	$21,551	$28,552	$46,183
2018	$33,738	$1,748 (5%)	$14,573	$15,559	$19,909	$29,584	$42,370
2017	$31,990	$345 (1%)	$11,547	$15,258	$17,877	$25,494	$44,977
2016	$31,645	$1,101 (3%)	$15,934	$18,824	$18,737	$24,790	$42,740
2015	$32,746	$3,020 (10%)	$13,554	$16,157	$18,396	$28,448	$44,130
2014	$29,726	--	$15,507	$14,200	$18,471	$26,806	$39,355

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Occidental College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$77,878	$5,496 (8%)	$58,426	-	$1,240
2021	$72,382	$4,218 (6%)	$56,576	$14,566	$1,240
2020	$76,600	$2,468 (3%)	$56,576	-	$1,240
2019	$74,132	$2,376 (3%)	$54,686	-	$1,220
2018	$71,756	$2,314 (3%)	$52,838	-	$1,230
2017	$69,442	$2,396 (4%)	$51,070	-	$1,250
2016	$67,046	$2,242 (3%)	$49,248	-	$1,244
2015	$64,804	$1,441 (2%)	$47,522	-	$1,252
2014	$63,363	$2,708 (4%)	$46,652	-	$1,244
2013	$60,655	--	$44,570	-	$1,213

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Occidental College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,650 dormitories available to its students at $9,512 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Occidental College is $1,057 per month.
Does Occidental College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Occidental College for one academic year is $8,090, which works out to $899 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Occidental College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Occidental College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,500

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Occidental College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Occidental College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Occidental College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,410	$2,410
For out-of-state students	$2,410	$2,410

Housing and Meal

Occidental College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Occidental College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$8,090	$9,512	N/A	1,650
2021	$8,030	$9,450	N/A	1,639
2020	$7,760	$9,124	N/A	1,639
2019	$7,500	$8,816	N/A	1,637
2018	$6,720	$8,518	N/A	1,637
2017	$6,230	$8,230	N/A	1,690
2016	$6,300	$7,936	N/A	1,678

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Occidental College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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