Pitzer College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2485 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #704 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #644 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #58 of 249 | In California |
| #5 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #1166 of 2,375 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 25%
- Undergraduates
- 1,242
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.pitzer.edu
Pitzer College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pitzer College has an acceptance rate of 25% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 26% | 30% |
| Applicants | 3,438 | 973 | 1,565 |
| Admissions | 865 | 256 | 462 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 310 | 126 | 165 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 580 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 158 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 148 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 123 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 119 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 52 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pitzer College is $34,979 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,535 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,769 |
| $48-75K | $20,846 |
| $75-110K | $29,452 |
| $110K+ | $46,793 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,888 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,888 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,888 |
| Fee in-district | $304 |
| Fee in-state | $304 |
| Fee out-of-state | $304 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 998 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $22,150 |
| Room charge | $12,544 |
| Meal charge | $9,606 |
Pitzer College majors
Pitzer College has granted 265 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pitzer College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 30 |
| Environmental Science | 27 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 22 |
| Sociology, General | 17 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 12 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 6 |
| Human Biology | 6 |
| Mathematics, Other | 6 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 5 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 3 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Accounting | 1 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Agriculture, General | 1 |
| Asian-American Studies | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Community & Environmental & Socially-Engaged Art | 1 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| History, Other | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Public Health, General | 1 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 |
| Grand Total | 265 |
Pitzer College has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 84% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pitzer College has published 1,507 scientific papers with 31,579 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 | 223 |
| 1994 | 28 | 200 |
| 1995 | 22 | 244 |
| 1996 | 19 | 258 |
| 1997 | 23 | 250 |
| 1998 | 23 | 277 |
| 1999 | 16 | 326 |
| 2000 | 17 | 389 |
| 2001 | 17 | 311 |
| 2002 | 20 | 405 |
| 2003 | 14 | 431 |
| 2004 | 21 | 469 |
| 2005 | 19 | 450 |
| 2006 | 55 | 533 |
| 2007 | 15 | 620 |
| 2008 | 23 | 577 |
| 2009 | 37 | 773 |
| 2010 | 67 | 899 |
| 2011 | 35 | 846 |
| 2012 | 58 | 935 |
| 2013 | 35 | 1139 |
| 2014 | 45 | 1354 |
| 2015 | 36 | 1293 |
| 2016 | 47 | 1217 |
| 2017 | 61 | 1267 |
| 2018 | 49 | 1388 |
| 2019 | 56 | 1696 |
| 2020 | 61 | 1880 |
| 2021 | 58 | 1891 |
| 2022 | 48 | 1772 |
| 2023 | 54 | 1677 |
| 2024 | 42 | 1650 |
| 2025 | 37 | 1924 |
Pitzer College alumni
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Anne Archer
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
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Anne Archer is an American actress. Archer was named Miss Golden Globe in 1971, and in the year following, appeared in her feature-film debut The Honkers (1972). She had supporting roles in Cancel My Reservation (1972), The All-American Boy (1973), and Trackdown (1976), and appeared in Good Guys Wear Black (1978), Paradise Alley (1978), and Hero at Large (1980).
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Max Brooks
- Occupations
- actorscreenwriterwriter
- Biography
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Maximilian Michael Brooks is an American writer and actor. He is the son of filmmaker Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft. Much of Brooks's writing focuses on zombie stories. He was a senior fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point, New York.
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Eric Douglas
- Occupations
- stage actorstand-up comediantelevision actorcomedianactor
- Biography
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Eric Anthony Douglas was an American actor and stand-up comedian. He was the youngest son of actor Kirk Douglas and his second wife Anne Buydens. His half-brother is actor and producer Michael Douglas. Douglas pursued a career in show business but did not attain the same level of success as his father and siblings. His career was overshadowed by his numerous run-ins with the law and problems with alcohol and drugs.
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Nick Simmons
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorcomics artist
- Biography
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Nicholas Adam Tweed-Simmons is an American comic book writer and reality television personality. The son of musician Gene Simmons, he is best known for starring in the A&E reality television series Gene Simmons Family Jewels from 2006 to 2012. He wrote and created the limited comic book series Incarnate, which was published by Radical Comics in 2009. In 2017, Simmons worked as a writer for The Huffington Post.
General info
| Alternative names | Pfizer PTZ PZ PIT Pitzer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Motto | Provida Futuri |
| Colors | orange, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 375 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1050 North Mills Avenue Claremont, California, 91711-6101 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 9096218000 |