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Pitzer College

Pitzer College is a small, private institution located in Claremont, ca. Founded in 1963, Pitzer College offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,204 undergraduates
cost $62,692 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Pitzer College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 16.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.88
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Pitzer College is known for one of its top majors: Research and Experimental Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Research and Experimental Psychology
Human Resources Management and Services
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Political Science and Government
Communication and Media Studies
Mathematics
Economics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,692
Additional expenses
Room & board $21,374
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,300
Cost of attendance* $86,466
Average financial aid package $61,194
Estimated cost $25,272 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,692
Additional expenses
Room & board $21,374
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,300
Cost of attendance* $86,466
Average financial aid package $61,194
Estimated cost $25,272 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Pitzer College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,204, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

1,204

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
10%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Pitzer College, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
phone 9096218000
address https://www.pitzer.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Pitzer College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Pitzer College?

Pitzer College is located in Claremont, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Pitzer College? 

The acceptance rate for Pitzer College is 17%.

What’s the average GPA for Pitzer College?

The average high school GPA for Pitzer College students was 3.88.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Pitzer College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Pitzer College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $345,864.

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