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Pitzer College Science & Tech Programs

Pitzer College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Claremont, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Pitzer College Rankings

Pitzer College is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#122 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#173 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#1104 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Pitzer College?

Contact information for Pitzer College are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-6101
Phone:	9096218000
Website:	www.pitzer.edu/
Admissions:	www.pitzer.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.pitzer.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Pitzer College?

You can apply to Pitzer College online at: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission-aid/how-apply

Pitzer College is classified as Very Selective (20-30%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pitzer College

Here’s what Pitzer College looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pitzer College?

Pitzer College maintains an acceptance rate of 25%, which means it is moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 36% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Pitzer College can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	973	256	26%
Women	1,565	462	30%

Can I Afford Pitzer College?

The average net price after aid at Pitzer College is $31,663. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$64,888
In-State Fees	$304
Out-of-State Tuition	$64,888
Out-of-State Fees	$304
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$65,192
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$65,192

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Pitzer College receive some form of financial aid (274 students).

Nearly 41% of students at Pitzer College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $47,691 per student.

11% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,731.

Student Loan Debt

20% of Pitzer College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,753 per year.

Pitzer College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,191 undergraduate students at Pitzer College, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pitzer College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	151
Black or African American	50
Hispanic	141
White	556
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	117
Non-Resident	114

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pitzer College are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	137
New York	26
Washington	25
Texas	12
Illinois	9

Additionally, approximately 9.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Pitzer College

Pitzer College delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

Academic Programs at Pitzer College

Pitzer College offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pitzer College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.