Overview

Pitzer College is a 4-year institution located in Claremont, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA  91711
United States

Contact Ms. Yvonne Berumen
Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
Email: admission@pitzer.edu
Phone: 909-621-8129
Fax: 909-621-8770

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian-american Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Management Science
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Human Biology
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
International/globalization Studies
Science, Technology And Society
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Political Science And Government, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,500

Applied

644

Accepted

1,212

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,127

Females Applied

365

Females Accepted

17%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,145

Males Applied

231

Males Accepted

20%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.98

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 3 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 7th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 18th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 1st	May 15th

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

62,392

Private

Fees

300

Full-time student fees

21,374

Room & board

12,092

Room only

Financial Aid

49,528

Avg. Financial Aid Package

46,576

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

60,740

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,434

Avg. Loan Aid

5,803

Avg. Grant Aid

44,406

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

99.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

97%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,212

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

57%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.2%
Black or African American	4.62%
White or Caucasian	48.51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.5%
Asian	12.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.5%
Two or more races	9.49%
Other	3.96%

Gender

Male (40.35%)

Female (58.17%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	75%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No		No

Faculty

165

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 95

Part-time - 70

Male - 69

Female - 96