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United States · Claremont

Pitzer College

Pitzer College is a private nonprofit institution in Claremont, CA. Scorecard figures (2023–24): undergraduate enrollment of 1,227, acceptance rate (admission rate) 25.2%, 150% graduation rate 83.3%. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

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1,227Undergraduates
$67,792Published tuition & fees
83.3%Graduation rate (150% time)
25.2%Admission rate

Before you apply to Pitzer College

Quick answer

Pitzer College reports a 25.2% acceptance rate (admission rate) and 1,227 undergraduates (2023–24). Key outcomes include a graduation rate (150% time) of 83.3%, a average net price of $36,135 for federal-aid students, and a median earnings of $72,270 ten years after entry.

Verify before you apply

Confirm current-year tuition, aid, deadlines, and test policy on the university site before you apply. Federal Scorecard figures: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=121257 (Scorecard 2023–24).

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About Pitzer College

Pitzer College is a private nonprofit university in Claremont, CA.

Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission; undergraduate enrollment 1,227 (Scorecard 2023–24).

Pitzer College figures people cite

Acceptance rate (admission rate)25.2%

Scorecard 2023–24

Undergraduate enrollment1,227

Scorecard 2023–24

Graduation rate (150% time)83.3%

Scorecard 2023–24

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)$72,270

Scorecard 2023–24

Avg net price (federal-aid students)$36,135

Scorecard 2023–24

The student body

Enrollment

1,227students

41.2% men / 58.8% women (College Scorecard, 2023–24 academic year)

41.2%Men
58.8%Women

Degrees & majors

Largest bachelor’s fields by Scorecard program share (Scorecard 2023–24) include Social sciences (16.2%), Biological sciences (10.2%), Business (8.4%). Shares below are of degrees awarded — not enrollment by major.

Largest bachelor’s majors

Social sciences
16.2%
Biological sciences
10.2%
Business
8.4%
Psychology
8.4%
English
4.2%
Visual & performing arts
4.2%
Other / interdisciplinary
48.4%

Program share of degrees (Scorecard 2023–24). “Other” = remaining CIP categories not listed above.

Cost before aid

Published tuition and fees start around $67,792; the average net price for students receiving federal aid is $36,135 (Scorecard 2023–24). Net price is after grants — not what every family pays.

$67,792Published tuition & fees — full-time year estimate (Scorecard 2023–24)
$22,926On-campus room & board (Scorecard 2023–24)
$1,100Books & supplies (Scorecard 2023–24)
$36,135Avg net price for federal-aid students (Scorecard 2023–24) — not sticker tuition

Aid notes

Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not the published tuition. Run the school’s net-price calculator for your income.

Net price by family income

Average net price for students receiving federal aid — not the sticker tuition.

Income-band net prices for this school are irregular in Scorecard (common at smaller colleges). Treat brackets as approximate; use the school’s net-price calculator for your situation.

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

Tuition and fees are the published sticker price. Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not what every family pays. Check https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/pitzer

View Pitzer College on College Scorecard (2023–24 academic year IPEDS)

Campus & contacts

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

LocationClaremont, CA
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Is Pitzer College accredited?

Yes. Pitzer College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

What is the acceptance rate (admission rate)?

The acceptance rate (admission rate) is 25.2% (Scorecard 2023–24).

How many undergraduates does Pitzer College have?

Undergraduate enrollment is 1,227 (Scorecard 2023–24).

What is the graduation rate?

The 150% graduation rate is 83.3% (Scorecard 2023–24).

What are median earnings after entry?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $72,270 (Scorecard 2023–24).

More FAQ about Pitzer College

What is the average net price?

The average net price is $36,135 for students receiving federal aid (Scorecard 2023–24).

What are the largest majors?

Largest fields include Social sciences (16.2%), Biological sciences (10.2%), Business (8.4%) (Scorecard 2023–24).

Where is Pitzer College based?

Pitzer College is based in Claremont, CA.

How can families verify current tuition and deadlines?

Check the official university admissions and tuition pages, then compare with the school’s College Scorecard page (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=121257).

Key takeaways

  • Acceptance rate (admission rate): 25.2%
  • Undergraduate enrollment: 1,227
  • Graduation rate (150% time): 83.3%
  • Median earnings (10 yrs after entry): $72,270
  • Avg net price (federal-aid students): $36,135

· Figures: Scorecard 2023–24 academic year

Unless noted, federal figures are from the College Scorecard latest release (2023–24 academic year IPEDS). School Scorecard page: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=121257 Confirm current tuition, aid, and deadlines on the university site.