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Occidental College

1887 establishments in CaliforniaEagle Rock, Los AngelesEducational institutions established in 1887Liberal arts colleges in CaliforniaNortheast Los Angeles
Occidental CollegePrivate universities and colleges in CaliforniaSan Rafael HillsSchools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and CollegesUniversities and colleges in Los Angeles

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. Occidental's current 120-acre (49 ha) campus is located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and was designed by architect Myron Hunt. Due to its proximity to Hollywood and its architecture, the campus is frequently used as a filming location for film and television productions. Occidental is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and its 20 varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III. The college's curriculum emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement.Notable alumni include a President of the United States (Barack Obama), a Cabinet member, several members of the United States Congress, CEOs of notable companies, 10 Rhodes Scholars, and recipients of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Emmy Award.

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Occidental College
Campus Road, Los Angeles Eagle Rock

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Campus Road 1600
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