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Pitzer College
Claremont,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate18%
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About Pitzer
Pitzer College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Claremont, California. Pitzer was founded in 1963 and enrolls 1,212 undergrads and no graduate students.
Pitzer Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Pitzer. Around 18% of applicants get into Pitzer each year. In 2021, 644 out of 3,500 total applicants were accepted.
| Pitzer College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 18% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 40% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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Pitzer College is located in the town of Claremont, California, near Los Angeles.
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College Info
Pitzer Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 7
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Pitzer is Jan 7.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Pitzer is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Pitzer SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Pitzer Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$84,066
In State$84,066
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$62,392
$62,392
Fees
$300
$300
Housing
$21,374
$21,374
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Pitzer is like? There are approximately 1,212 students enrolled at Pitzer. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 43% percent are from CA and 57% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time3%
Part Time43%
In State57%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,212
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
18%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 7
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