# Pitzer College

Claremont, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pitzer-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 25% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,464 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 577 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $89,742 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $36,135 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,090 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,249 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $54,694 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $32,711 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $57,685 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,227 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 83% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $72,270 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,625 (FY2024) |

## What Pitzer College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 121257. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology