What division is Occidental?

Occidental competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC).

What GPA do you need for Occidental?

The average GPA at Occidental is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Occidental?

Occidental has an enrollment of approximately 1,877 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Occidental?

Occidental has an acceptance rate of 44%.

How do I get recruited to play at Occidental?

To get recruited at Occidental, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Occidental's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Occidental

Los Angeles, CAD-IIISouthern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC)

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NCAA Division III

Division

1,877

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

44%

Acceptance

81%

Graduation

90%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Occidental is a NCAA Division III program in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), located in Los Angeles, CA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Occidental, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

81%

Acceptance

44%

Student:Faculty

9:1

Retention

90%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$52,209

Coaching Staff75 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Occidental Athletics

Occidental is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Los Angeles, CA, competing in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). With an enrollment of 1,877 students, Occidental offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Occidental with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Occidental is 3.6. The school maintains a 81% graduation rate.

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