Occidental College is a private liberal arts institution offering undergraduate education across more than 45 majors and programs. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by Presbyterian clergy and members, it has been non-sectarian since 1910. The college occupies a 120-acre campus in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Northeast Los Angeles, California, on the West Coast of the United States.
The institution operates in the higher education and liberal arts sector. Its academic approach combines a liberal arts curriculum with the cultural resources of Los Angeles, a global city. The college emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement in its mission to prepare students to think critically, act ethically, and lead.
