Overview

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

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 Studies/civilization	×
Asian-american Studies	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology	×
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics And Population Biology, Other	×
Molecular Biology	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Management Science	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Urban Education And Leadership	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Manufacturing Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering/industrial Management	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
English Language And Literature/letters, Other	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Linguistics	×
Portuguese Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health, General	×
Public Health, Other	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, Other	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Cognitive Science, General	×
Human Biology	×
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Science, Technology And Society	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Systems Science And Theory	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
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
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,438

Applied

865

Accepted

1,242

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,565

Females Applied

462

Females Accepted

30%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

973

Males Applied

256

Males Accepted

26%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.88

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 6th	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 18th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	April 1st	May 15th	No

Financial Aid

61,194

Avg. Financial Aid Package

61,090

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

79,772

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,447

Avg. Loan Aid

5,782

Avg. Grant Aid

57,516

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

99.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

92%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,242

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

55%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.06%
Black or African American	4.24%
White or Caucasian	47.27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	12.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.41%
Two or more races	10.02%
Other	4.32%

Gender

Male (38.65%)

Female (54.59%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	85%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

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	No	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 2	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	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	Division 3	No

Faculty

143

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 106

Part-time - 37

Male - 56

Female - 87