Overview
Pitzer College is a private institution established in 1963 with suburban setting located at Claremont. It is ranked 33 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Unlike most institutions, Pitzer does not require students to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application, as long as a student is in the top 10 percent of their high school class or has a 3.5 or greater GPA. There are more than 100 student clubs and organizations, but there is no Greek system. All full-time students must live on campus, unless they have received school permission to move off. Students can also complete community-based internships in Ontario, Calif., conduct social research projects and go on field trips, including a tour of U.S. border towns.
1,074 Undergraduates
Learning
Majors Available
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
| Instate Tution Fee | $54,056 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $54,056 |
| Room and Board Fees | $16,844 |
Applying
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Optional |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Recommended |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
native language is English AND who have studied for at least two years at a high school for which English is the language of instruction
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Transfer Applications
For Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $72,900
Merit Scholarships
Trustee Community Scholarship
| Total Worth | $5,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All entering Freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | -- |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Academic Achievement Scholarship
| Total Worth | $5,000 one-off |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All entering Freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | -- |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Undocumented Student Scholarship
| Total Worth | -- |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Non-American students who attend high school in California, are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States |
| Minimum Criteria | 3.7 GPA or above an a challenging curriculum and embody at least one of Pitzer’s Core Values |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Students
School Size: Small