Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States.
Motto | Occidens Proximus Orienti (Latin)
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Motto in English | The West is nearest the East
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Established | April 20, 1887
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Affiliation | Non-sectarian
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Endowment | $434.2 million (2018)
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Academic staff | 183
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Students | 1,930 (Fall 2019)
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Undergraduates | 1,930 (Fall 2019)
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Campus | Urban 120 acres (49 ha)
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Sports | 21 varsity teams
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