Occidental College

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1687 United States of America #396

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Institution Info

Founded: 1887
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 1,975 students
Faculty: 717
Endowment: $439.1M
Website: http://www.oxy.edu

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Occidental College is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1887. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 1,975 students, an endowment of $439.1M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1687 · Ranked	69,35

Research Output via OpenAlex

149

h-index

147,220

Citations

4,410

Publications

2,467

i10-index

1,32

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Occidental College's global ranking?

Occidental College is ranked #1,687 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #396 position.

When was Occidental College founded?

Occidental College was founded in 1887, making it 139 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Occidental College?

Occidental College has a student body of approximately 1,975 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 2:1.

What is Occidental College's research output?

Occidental College has produced 4,410 research publications with 147,220 total citations and an h-index of 149, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Occidental College's endowment?

Occidental College has an endowment of approximately $439.1M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.