Pitzer College

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Pitzer College reported a 16.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Pitzer College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Claremont, CA. The historical average net price is $34,191 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

16.7%

3,464 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$34,191

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Pitzer College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)1190——
ACT (composite, 1–36)24—30

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

83.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

93.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$69,512

Student Body

1,227

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Pitzer College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$14,535
$30,001 – $48,000$7,769
$48,001 – $75,000$20,846
$75,001 – $110,000$29,452
$110,000+$46,793

Top Majors at Pitzer College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences67
Natural Resources & Conservation28
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies26
Psychology22
Biological & Biomedical Sciences20
History15
Communication & Journalism14
Business, Management & Marketing13
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies12
Visual & Performing Arts11

Financial Aid at Pitzer College

About Pitzer College

Official website: https://www.pitzer.edu/

Admissions: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Pitzer College

What is the acceptance rate at Pitzer College?

Pitzer College reported a 17% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,464. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Pitzer College?

The historical 17% acceptance rate suggests Pitzer College was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Pitzer College?

The stored historical average net price at Pitzer College is $34,191 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 39%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $48,031 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Pitzer College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Pitzer College is 83%. its stored first-year retention rate is 94%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $69,512. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Pitzer College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Pitzer College?

Pitzer College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 12, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 12, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Pitzer College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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