Occidental College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1887, located in the Eagle Rock neighbourhood of Northeast Los Angeles, California. As an undergraduate institution, it offers a liberal arts education within one of America's largest and most diverse metropolitan areas, aiming to combine rigorous academic study with access to the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city.
The college places emphasis on diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement as core components of its educational mission. Its stated goal is to prepare students to think critically, act ethically, and lead in a complex world.
Operating within the higher education sector, Occidental College has a long history stretching back over 130 years. It is situated in a neighbourhood that provides both a campus setting and proximity to the broader opportunities of Los Angeles.