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Occidental College
college, Los Angeles, California, United States
Quick Facts
- Date:
- 1887 - present
- Areas Of Involvement:
- liberal arts
- Notable Alumni:
- Barack Obama
- Ben Affleck
- Jack Kemp
Occidental College, Private liberal-arts college in Los Angeles, founded in 1887. It awards the baccalaureate degree in a number of disciplines as well as a master’s degree in teaching. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. Enrollment is about 1,600.