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Pitzer College
Admission here is competitive but not lottery-odds: 16.7% got in from a pool of 3,464 (Fall 2023 cycle).
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Pitzer College occupies suburban Claremont, CA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 8.6% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
10.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,227 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 93.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pitzer College received 3,464 applications and admitted 577 (16.7%), with 275 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Pitzer College's 25.2% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Pitzer College compares
| Pitzer College | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 25.2% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,192 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,512 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Pitzer College: $69,512 median at year ten, versus $64,778 across California institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $65,192 regardless of where you're from. At Pitzer College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,227 — Pitzer College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
83.4% of Pitzer College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 28.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $65,192 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pitzer College?
Pitzer College doesn't look at test scores; its 25.2% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Pitzer College's acceptance rate?
16.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 577 admitted from 3,464 applicants.
How much does Pitzer College cost?
At Pitzer College, published tuition is $65,192 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Pitzer College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Pitzer College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $69,512 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in California
- Pacific Oaks College — 34.4% admitted
- Hope International University — 33% admitted
- Northeastern University Oakland — 16.7% admitted
- San Diego Christian College — 30.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.