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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

$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%

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Average high school GPA 3.88

Application fee $70

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Key deadlines

November

337 days away Early Decision date

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January

24 days away Application deadline date

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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

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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

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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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 %

Hispanic American %

13%

Asian %

12%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

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

1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

9096218000

https://www.pitzer.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

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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