Quick Cost Estimators

Discover how financing an Occidental education can work for your family.

Affordability is an important factor in the college search. To help you assess financial fit, try our estimator tools below. These tools provide insights into the types of need-based financial aid you may qualify for at Occidental College—giving you a clearer picture of what your costs could look like over four years.

A few things to keep in mind

Before using the tools, please note:

  • These calculators are designed for prospective first-year students only.
  • Merit scholarships are not included in the results.
  • Estimates are based on Occidental’s current cost of attendance.
  • The tools use self-reported family income and assets and apply standardized formulas to calculate your family’s estimated contribution. Contributions from noncustodial parents are not included in these estimates.
  • The results are a starting point for your planning but do not guarantee financial aid from Occidental College.
  • For the instant estimator, net price is not only your family's estimated contribution. It includes need-based student loans and work-study.

Instant Estimate

Get a quick estimate of your net price right here on the page—just select how many siblings will also be undergraduates and move the slider to your family’s income. Your net price is the cost of attendance minus the grants or scholarships you may receive.

Note: The estimated net price below reflects the total remaining cost after grants and scholarships—but it doesn’t mean your family pays that full amount out of pocket. At Occidental, this remaining cost is typically met through a combination of family contribution, federal loans, and work-study.

For example: A $9,200 net price estimate might include $2,700 from your family, $3,500 in loans, and $3,000 in work-study.

Want a full financial aid offer?

The calculators above are just estimates and don’t include merit scholarships. To receive an official financial aid offer from Occidental, you'll need to submit the required financial aid applications and documents.

Costs & Financial Aid

Contact Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid

AGC Room 119
Occidental College
1600 Campus Road F-35
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314

Phone: (323) 259-2548
finaid@oxy.edu