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Occidental College

Occidental College
Seal of Occidental College
MottoOccidens Proximus Orienti (Latin)
Motto in English
The West is nearest the East
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedApril 20, 1887 (April 20, 1887)
Religious affiliation
Non-sectarian (historically Presbyterian)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$575.8 million (2021)[2]
PresidentTom Stritikus
Academic staff
183
Students1,930 (fall 2019)[3]
Undergraduates1,930 (fall 2019)[3]
Location
Los Angeles, California
,
U.S.

34°07′38″N 118°12′39″W / 34.1271°N 118.2109°W / 34.1271; -118.2109
CampusUrban, 120 acres (49 ha)
Colors   Orange and black
NicknameTigers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – SCIAC
MascotOswald the Tiger
Websitewww.oxy.edu

Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States.

Occidental's current 120-acre (49 ha) campus is located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and was designed by architect Myron Hunt. Due to its proximity to Hollywood and its architecture, the campus is frequently used as a filming location for film and television productions. Occidental is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and its 20 varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III. The college's curriculum emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement.

Notable alumni include President Barack Obama, a Cabinet member, several members of the United States Congress, CEOs of notable companies, 10 Rhodes Scholars, and recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award.[4][5]

  1. ^ "NAICU - Membership". Naicu.edu. Archived from the original on 2015-11-09. Retrieved 2017-07-15.
  2. ^ As of February 19, 2022. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2021 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY20 to FY21 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "College Navigator - Occidental College".
  4. ^ Hicks, Bob. "Corey Brunish, beyond Broadway | Oregon ArtsWatch". Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  5. ^ "Bullish Over Broadway". www.oxy.edu. 2014-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-04.

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