Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001172
- Phone: (909) 621-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
13.70%FINANCIAL AID RATE
52%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$40,297Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Pitzer College (Pitzer)
1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA
Pitzer College, located in Claremont California, was founded in 1963 and is one of the institutions that comprise the Claremont Colleges. The school was the first independent women's college to open in the United States since Bennington College had done so in 1932. The school became co-educational in 1970, and at the time maintained an enrollment of 550 students. Today that number has nearly doubled, with students able to study in over forty programs available to them in a variety of concentrations. The small number of students allows for a more personal education and easier access to teachers and faculty.
Academics
Students at Pitzer College work alongside academic advisors and faculty to create personalized curriculum that best reflect the student's desired areas of study. Students will choose a major and develop their course load around the area of study in conjunction with advisor, developing a list of classes that must be completed in order to graduate. Students may also choose a minor, which requires a second set of courses to be completed in order to earn. Earning a bachelor's degree typically takes four years, and students at Pitzer College have access to additional courses at other Claremont Colleges member schools.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admission to Pitzer College is accomplished through the submission of a completed application that provides all the necessary information for the school to review. This includes a personal essay, standardized test scores and transcripts. The student is also required to interview with a representative either in person on campus or online, which will also be taken into consideration when determining admissions. Once all information is compiled, it will be reviewed by several admissions board members, and final decision made. The student will be notified as soon as possible, and if admitted, be provided with additional information to begin their college career.
Financial aid must be applied for prior to the start of each academic year and is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine the student's financial aid packet.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Pitzer accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Pitzer College has a total student population of about 1,100. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 25% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $56,000-$67,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $7,000-$8,400 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 52% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 43% | $40,487 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 41% | $3,751 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Pitzer College may provide services to students like:- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Pitzer College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- International Relations (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Pitzer College.
- Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, CA (0.2 miles away)
- Scripps College in Pasadena, CA (0.4 miles away)
- Harvey Mudd College in Salinas, CA (0.4 miles away)
- Pomona College in San Diego, CA (2 miles away)
- University of La Verne in San Dimas, CA (4 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001172
- Phone: (909) 621-8000
- School Homepage