Pitzer College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2421 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #709 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #649 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #60 of 249 | In California |
| #5 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #481 of 1,041 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Undergraduates
- 1,168
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 18% 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 | 18% | 21% | 17% |
| Applicants | 3,676 | 1,243 | 2,433 |
| Admissions | 673 | 256 | 417 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 357 | 130 | 227 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 585 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 148 (13%) |
| Asian | 136 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 107 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 56 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 42 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pitzer College is $19,153 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 | $985 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $4,759 |
| $48-75K | $3,023 |
| $75-110K | $19,483 |
| $110K+ | $35,754 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,686 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,686 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,686 |
| Fee in-district | $292 |
| Fee in-state | $292 |
| Fee out-of-state | $292 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 972 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,180 |
| Room charge | $11,282 |
| Meal charge | $7,898 |
Pitzer College majors
Pitzer College has granted 205 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pitzer College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 24 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 16 |
| Environmental Science | 14 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 |
| Human Biology | 10 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
| Mathematics, Other | 10 |
| Economics, General | 8 |
| Neuroscience | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 5 |
| History, General | 4 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 3 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Asian-American Studies | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 2 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 1 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 |
| Education, Other | 1 |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 1 |
| Japanese Studies | 1 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 1 |
| Linguistics | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 |
| Public Health, General | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 205 |
Pitzer College has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 85% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pitzer College has published 641 scientific papers with 17,147 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Child Psychology, Medicine, Social Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Gender Studies, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 193 |
| 1992 | 13 | 229 |
| 1993 | 12 | 252 |
| 1994 | 20 | 219 |
| 1995 | 20 | 322 |
| 1996 | 16 | 303 |
| 1997 | 14 | 296 |
| 1998 | 12 | 309 |
| 1999 | 13 | 323 |
| 2000 | 10 | 420 |
| 2001 | 11 | 326 |
| 2002 | 15 | 427 |
| 2003 | 11 | 437 |
| 2004 | 11 | 469 |
| 2005 | 11 | 557 |
| 2006 | 36 | 584 |
| 2007 | 8 | 660 |
| 2008 | 16 | 700 |
| 2009 | 24 | 951 |
| 2010 | 39 | 927 |
| 2011 | 17 | 894 |
| 2012 | 27 | 996 |
| 2013 | 21 | 1103 |
| 2014 | 32 | 1165 |
| 2015 | 27 | 1194 |
| 2016 | 28 | 1090 |
| 2017 | 33 | 1050 |
| 2018 | 32 | 1010 |
| 2019 | 34 | 1145 |
| 2020 | 31 | 1151 |
| 2021 | 30 | 1241 |
Pitzer College alumni
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Anne Archer
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorfilm 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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Eric Douglas
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Eric Anthony Douglas was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Douglas 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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Max Brooks
- Occupations
- writercomedianvoice actorscreenwritertelevision actor
- Biography
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Maximillian Michael Brooks is an American actor and author. He is the son of comedy filmmaker Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft. Much of Brooks's writing focuses on zombie stories. He is a senior fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point, New York.
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Kevin de León
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kevin Alexander Leon, known professionally as Kevin de León and colloquially as KDL, is an American politician serving as the Los Angeles City Council member for District 14 since 2020. A member of the Democratic Party, he placed second in the 2018 United States Senate election in California against incumbent Senator Dianne Feinstein and third in the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.
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 | 324 |
| 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 |