Pitzer College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2561 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #715 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #655 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #59 of 249 | In California |
| #5 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #985 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Undergraduates
- 1,212
- 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 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% | 20% | 17% |
| Applicants | 3,500 | 1,145 | 2,127 |
| Admissions | 644 | 231 | 365 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 309 | 129 | 159 |
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 | 590 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 160 (13%) |
| Asian | 146 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 116 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 87 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 56 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 45 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pitzer College is $39,809 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 | $25,761 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,138 |
| $48-75K | $21,786 |
| $75-110K | $33,456 |
| $110K+ | $54,914 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,282 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,282 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,282 |
| Fee in-district | $296 |
| Fee in-state | $296 |
| Fee out-of-state | $296 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 994 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,650 |
| Room charge | $11,682 |
| Meal charge | $8,968 |
Pitzer College majors
Pitzer College has granted 249 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 | 22 |
| Environmental Science | 20 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 18 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 |
| Economics, General | 17 |
| Mathematics, Other | 15 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Sociology, General | 12 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 |
| Human Biology | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 |
| History, General | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 4 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 3 |
| Public Health, Other | 3 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 2 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Accounting | 1 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Asian-American Studies | 1 |
| Biophysics | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 1 |
| Education, Other | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 1 |
| Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 249 |
Pitzer College has a graduation rate of 85%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 84% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pitzer College has published 1,258 scientific papers with 19,459 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19 | 135 |
| 1992 | 17 | 135 |
| 1993 | 13 | 147 |
| 1994 | 27 | 132 |
| 1995 | 24 | 143 |
| 1996 | 15 | 148 |
| 1997 | 19 | 146 |
| 1998 | 22 | 176 |
| 1999 | 15 | 224 |
| 2000 | 14 | 213 |
| 2001 | 17 | 204 |
| 2002 | 16 | 230 |
| 2003 | 14 | 273 |
| 2004 | 19 | 280 |
| 2005 | 16 | 284 |
| 2006 | 43 | 320 |
| 2007 | 11 | 389 |
| 2008 | 26 | 337 |
| 2009 | 30 | 512 |
| 2010 | 52 | 559 |
| 2011 | 30 | 532 |
| 2012 | 47 | 648 |
| 2013 | 30 | 839 |
| 2014 | 43 | 933 |
| 2015 | 30 | 909 |
| 2016 | 43 | 886 |
| 2017 | 43 | 829 |
| 2018 | 52 | 1033 |
| 2019 | 51 | 1118 |
| 2020 | 57 | 1371 |
| 2021 | 52 | 1345 |
| 2022 | 41 | 1259 |
| 2023 | 39 | 1122 |
Pitzer College alumni
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Anne Archer
- Occupations
- film actorstage 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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Eric Douglas
- Occupations
- television actorstage 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
- actorwriterscreenwriter
- Biography
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Maximillian 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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Nick Simmons
- Occupations
- actorcomics artisttelevision actor
- 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 | 341 |
| 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 |