Published cost of attendance is $84,800. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,705, middle-income families pay around $21,468, higher-income families pay approximately $54,959.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $84,800 |
| Tuition and Fees | $66,274 |
| Room and Board | $19,252 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$46,537 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $38,263 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,705 |
| $30–48k | $17,655 |
| $48–75k | $21,468 |
| $75–110k | $28,033 |
| $110k+ | $54,959 |
Published cost of attendance is $84,800. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,705, middle-income families pay around $21,468, higher-income families pay approximately $54,959. Azimuth ranks Occidental College #1346 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 5.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $51,450. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,467, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Occidental College earn median 4-year earnings of $68,467, placing Occidental College in the 72.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Occidental College #526 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings profile reflects a social-sciences-anchored curriculum where Social Sciences represents the dominant concentration, shaping both the institution's graduate outcomes and the career pathways students pursue after enrollment. The program lineup spans humanities, social sciences, and applied fields. Economics is the largest program with 85 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $103,164, delivering 1.2× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. The International Relations and National Security Studies program graduates 53 students earning median 4-year earnings of $70,394, while Biology, General and Research Psychology round out the top programs with 40 and 36 graduates respectively. The concentration in Social Sciences (representing 30% of degrees) alongside Arts (10%) and other STEM fields (4%) reflects Occidental College's liberal-arts identity and positions graduates for careers in education, policy, nonprofit leadership, and professional services where social-sciences training translates into sustained earning power.
