Description
Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, offers a rigorous academic curriculum and active college life.The school has undergraduate liberal arts degrees in Art History, English and World Literature, Molecular Biology, Political Studies, Psychology, and more. It even has special degree programs, in partnership with other universities, in Osteopathic Medicine and Management Engineering.
Pitzer also allows students to work on a bachelor’s and master’s degree concurrently at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) in a variety of areas, including Cultural Studies, Financial Engineering, Information Systems, Teacher Education, and Women’s Studies.
Study abroad and international opportunities are available as well, for students who want to use their time in college to see the world.
Admissions are selective, with an average of 20% of applications gaining acceptance. An application fee and high school transcripts may be required. Financial aid is awarded to those who qualify to assist with tuition costs and other educational expenses.
College life at the school presents students with a multitude of opportunities for extracurricular activities: clubs and organizations, recreational programs, sports, student government, are just some of the options available.
Pitzer College is nestled in the San Gabriel foothills, and is within a short distance to the excitement of Los Angeles and Orange County. Take a look if you want a school that can provide you with a comprehensive and challenging experience close to the opportunities that Los Angeles offers.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Sagehens
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$39,330
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,330
Selectivity
Most Selective
Enrollment
1,043
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Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,025
- Freshman Class
- 256
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,043
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 98%
- Graduate
- 2%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 63%
- Men
- 37%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Asian
- 8%
- Caucasian
- 41%
- Latino
- 15%
- Other
- 30%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%