First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 10, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 10, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: oxy.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 43 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 31 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 26 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 24 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 19 |
Show the other 23 majors
| Music | 16 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Cognitive Science | 15 |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 14 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Comparative Literature | 13 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 4 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
68% of men in fraternities · 28% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Nearest hub airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20
Elevation
592 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
46°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
74 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,420 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Art Center College of Design3 mi
- Pacific Oaks College4 mi
- Providence Christian College4 mi
- University of the People4 mi
- California State University-Los Angeles5 mi
- California Institute of Technology5 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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