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It was founded in 1887 as the college that was farthest west at the time.

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Is Occidental a college?

That isn't the meaning of the word occidental, but there is an Occidental College in California.


When was Occidental College created?

Occidental College was created on 1887-04-20.


Is occidental college a law school?

Occidental College is not a law school. It is a liberal arts college for undergraduate students. With the exception of the education program, there are no graduate programs available through Occidental.


When was occidental college founded?

1887


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They filmed at Occidental College.


What was Barack Obama's first college?

Occidental College in Los Angeles.


What college does Obama like out of Harvard Occidental College or Columbia University?

Harvard


Is Occidental College a community college?

No, its a small-liberal arts college in the Los Angeles area.


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He attended Los Angeles's Occidental College


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His first college was Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA.


Whitman college better than occidental college?

No. US News, the most recognized ranking of colleges across the U.S., ranks Occidental at 33 and Whitman at 36 for Liberal Arts schools.


What president went to occidental college and Colombia university?

President Barack Obama attended Occidental College for two years before transferring to Columbia University, where he completed his undergraduate studies.