Pitzer College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2581 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #717 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #656 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #58 of 249 | In California |
| #5 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #1141 of 2,328 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Undergraduates
- 1,204
- 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 17% and is among the top 5% 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 | 17% | 18% | 15% |
| Applicants | 3,464 | 1,190 | 2,055 |
| Admissions | 577 | 213 | 314 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 275 | 100 | 153 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | 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 | 579 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 152 (13%) |
| Asian | 143 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 119 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 107 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 53 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 40 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pitzer College is $34,801 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 | $9,284 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,361 |
| $48-75K | $17,911 |
| $75-110K | $22,791 |
| $110K+ | $49,894 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $62,392 |
| Tuition in-state | $62,392 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $62,392 |
| Fee in-district | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 987 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $21,374 |
| Room charge | $12,092 |
| Meal charge | $9,282 |
Pitzer College majors
Pitzer College has granted 270 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pitzer College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 33 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 24 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 |
| Economics, General | 19 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 18 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 17 |
| Human Biology | 14 |
| Sociology, General | 13 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 |
| Neuroscience | 9 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 |
| History, General | 5 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 |
| Mathematics, Other | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 3 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Agriculture, General | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Biophysics | 1 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 1 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 1 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Legal Studies | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
| Public Health, General | 1 |
| Public Health, Other | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 1 |
| Grand Total | 270 |
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% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pitzer College has published 1,472 scientific papers with 30,091 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18 | 206 |
| 1993 | 14 | 223 |
| 1994 | 28 | 200 |
| 1995 | 23 | 244 |
| 1996 | 19 | 258 |
| 1997 | 22 | 250 |
| 1998 | 23 | 276 |
| 1999 | 16 | 326 |
| 2000 | 17 | 389 |
| 2001 | 17 | 310 |
| 2002 | 20 | 405 |
| 2003 | 14 | 432 |
| 2004 | 21 | 469 |
| 2005 | 19 | 449 |
| 2006 | 55 | 533 |
| 2007 | 15 | 616 |
| 2008 | 23 | 577 |
| 2009 | 37 | 773 |
| 2010 | 67 | 898 |
| 2011 | 35 | 845 |
| 2012 | 58 | 934 |
| 2013 | 35 | 1139 |
| 2014 | 45 | 1353 |
| 2015 | 36 | 1292 |
| 2016 | 47 | 1219 |
| 2017 | 61 | 1261 |
| 2018 | 49 | 1387 |
| 2019 | 56 | 1696 |
| 2020 | 60 | 1878 |
| 2021 | 57 | 1891 |
| 2022 | 47 | 1773 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1681 |
| 2024 | 42 | 1636 |
Pitzer College alumni
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Anne Archer
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actortelevision 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
- writeractorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Maximilian Michael Brooks is an American author. He is the son of comedian 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 actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
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 was 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 Mindful of the Future |
| Colors | orange, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 371 |
| 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 |