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Pitzer College

Claremont, CA·Private·~25% acceptance

Pitzer College is a private college in Claremont, CA. It admits about 25% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $34,191 per year after financial aid. About 83% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $69,512 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$34,191/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $86,466
Aid cuts ~$52,275/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Jan 10

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Admissions
GPA range3.52–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
83%
graduation rate
94%
freshman retention
$51,784
median earnings, 6yr
$69,512
median earnings, 10yr
How Pitzer College reads an application

What Pitzer College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Recommendations
Important
Application essaysExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Class rankInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residency

From Pitzer College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Pitzer College requires

Required
Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programDemonstration of competenciesWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Pitzer College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Pitzer College's acceptance rate?
Pitzer College admits about 25% of applicants.
How much does Pitzer College cost?
At Pitzer College, the average net price after aid is about $34,191 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $86,466 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pitzer College?
None. Pitzer College is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are Pitzer College's application deadlines?
Pitzer College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 10. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Pitzer College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Pitzer College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, Work experience, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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