Pitzer College
Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Pitzer College
Pitzer College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. It was founded in 1963 as a women's college in the Claremont Colleges consortium and became coeducational in 1970. Pitzer enrolls approximately 1000 students. Pitzer offers 41 majors and 22 minors, many of them cross-disciplinary. The college has a curricular emphasis on the social sciences, behavioral sciences, international programs, and media studies. Pitzer is known for its social justice culture and experimental pedagogical approach. Pitzer competes in the NCAA Division III's Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) in a joint athletic program with Pomona College (another consortium member) as the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens. Notable alumni include federal officials, authors, and various figures in the entertainment industry. Pitzer is a top producer of Fulbright US Student Program awardees.
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25%
Acceptance
$34,191
Net price
1,227
Enrollment
83%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
25%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$34,191
Average net price
$65,192
In-state tuition
$65,192
Out-of-state tuition
$22,150
Room & board
$1,100
Books & supplies
$86,466
Total cost of attendance
11%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Students with federal loans
$16,750
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$69,512
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,784
Median earnings (6 yrs)
83%
Graduation rate
94%
Retention rate
75%
Earn more than a HS grad
$26,633
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,227
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
23%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Pitzer College FAQ
Is Pitzer College a public or private school?
Pitzer College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at Pitzer College?
Pitzer College has an acceptance rate of 25%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Pitzer College cost?
The average annual net price at Pitzer College is $34,191 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $65,192.
What is the graduation rate at Pitzer College?
About 83% of students at Pitzer College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Pitzer College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Pitzer College students earn a median of $69,512 per year.
How many students attend Pitzer College?
Pitzer College enrolls about 1,227 students.
Campus
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