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Pitzer College

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Pitzer College campus
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Admission rate
25%
Selective
Average net price
$36,135
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings
$72,270
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Pitzer College is a private nonprofit college in Claremont, CA with 1,227 undergraduates. It admits 25% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $36,135 per year ($16,090 for families earning under $30,000). 83% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $72,270 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
25%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
3,464
Fall 2023
Admitted
577
Fall 2023
Yield
48%
of admitted students enrolled

What Pitzer College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$89,742
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$67,792

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$16,090
  • $30–48k$9,249
  • $48–75k$54,694
  • $75–110k$32,711
  • $110k+$57,685

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
83%
Freshman retention
94%
Median earnings
$72,270
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$15,625
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,227
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
12%
  • White47%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black4%
  • Asian13%

Pitzer College FAQ

What is Pitzer College's acceptance rate?+

Pitzer College admits 25% of applicants, which makes it selective.

Is Pitzer College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Pitzer College?+

In Fall 2023, 3,464 students applied to Pitzer College and 577 were admitted; 275 enrolled.

Does Pitzer College consider legacy status?+

No. Pitzer College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Pitzer College require an essay?+

Pitzer College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Pitzer College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $89,742 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $36,135.

What is Pitzer College's graduation rate?+

83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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