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Occidental College Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to Oxy. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to Oxy.

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Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

    At Oxy, 3.0% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

    To read about regular admission requirements for Occidental College, click here

    Can you transfer into Occidental College

    Oxy requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

    Admission Item Required?
    High School Transcript Required of All
    College Transcript Required of All
    Essay or Personal Statement Required of All
    Interview Recommended of All
    Standardized Test Scores Required of Some
    Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Required of All

    In addition to the above requirements, Oxy also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

    Oxy requires a minimum of 16 credits.

    Occidental College chances calculator

    This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at any other U.S. college

    Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    Additionally, of the 82 accepted transfer students, 15 students enrolled - that means the yield was 18.29%.

    Oxy accepts 19 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

    Oxy requires a minimum college GPA of 3.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

    In addition, Oxy requires a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

    Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the Oxy website for more info.
    Oxy accepts 18.55% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

    To have a shot at transferring into Oxy, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.65 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.8. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

    The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of Oxy students.

    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    SAT Math 600 720 660
    SAT Reading 600 700 650
    2018 Total SAT Score 1200 1420 1310
    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    ACT Math 26 30 28
    ACT Reading 28 34 31
    2018 Total ACT Score 54 64 59

    Occidental College’s average SAT score is 1310. To be a competitive applicant for Occidental College your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

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