Pitzer College
Pitzer College is a private university in Claremont, California, enrolling about 1,227 students. Admission is selective, with an acceptance rate of about 25.16% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $69,512 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $65,192
- 2024 Average Net Price: $34,191 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 25.16% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,227 97.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.39%
Pitzer College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pitzer College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pitzer College?
Pitzer College is located in Claremont, CA (ZIP 91711-6101).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Pitzer College public or private?
Pitzer College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pitzer College cost?
Published tuition: $65,192.
Average net price after aid: $34,191.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,535 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,769 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,846 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,452 |
| $110,001+ | $46,793 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $260,768.
How hard is it to get into Pitzer College?
Admission rate: 25.16%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pitzer College?
Total enrollment: 1,227 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pitzer College?
150%-time completion rate: 83.39%.
First-year retention: 93.8%.
What do graduates of Pitzer College earn?
Median earnings: $51,784 six years after entry; $69,512 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,750.
10.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pitzer College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (309 completions)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing (32 completions)
- Economics (32 completions)
- CIP 422799 (22 completions)
- Sociology (21 completions)
- CIP 521003 (17 completions)
- CIP 540101 (16 completions)
- Social Sciences (15 completions)
- CIP 090102 (14 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pitzer College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 25.16%; completion rate 83.39%; median earnings $69,512 at 10 years; net price $34,191. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$65,192
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pitzer College was $65,192.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$34,191
2024 Value
In 2024 Pitzer College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,191.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$136,764 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$34,191 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$260,768 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pitzer College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pitzer College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pitzer College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $45,018 | $45,018 | $25,807 |
| 2014 | $47,020 | $47,020 | $27,624 |
| 2015 | $48,670 | $48,670 | $28,075 |
| 2016 | $50,430 | $50,430 | $25,912 |
| 2017 | $52,236 | $52,236 | $28,423 |
| 2018 | $54,056 | $54,056 | $31,590 |
| 2019 | $56,018 | $56,018 | $34,071 |
| 2020 | $55,878 | $55,878 | $29,195 |
| 2021 | $57,978 | $57,978 | $18,206 |
| 2022 | $60,578 | $60,578 | $40,261 |
| 2023 | $62,692 | $62,692 | $31,663 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25.16% Acceptance Rate
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pitzer College in 2024 is 1,227 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
57.56% 100% Completion Time
83.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 57.56% of students graduating from Pitzer College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pitzer College.
Return on Investment
$16,750 Median Student Debt
$69,512 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.10% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
408.26% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pitzer College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 32 completions
Economics: 32 completions
CIP 42.2799: 22 completions
Sociology: 21 completions
CIP 52.1003: 17 completions
CIP 54.0101: 16 completions
Social Sciences: 15 completions
CIP 09.0102: 14 completions
General Biological Sciences: 11 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 309 completions
Most popular programs at Pitzer College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pitzer College graduates.
About
Pitzer College is a private non-profit institution located in Claremont, CA, offering 54 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,227 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 25.16%. The institution maintains a 83.39% graduation rate. Approximately 10.55% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Claremont, CA 91711-6101
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.39% graduation rate, Pitzer College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 54 distinct degree programs, Pitzer College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Pitzer College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $65,192 and average net price is $34,191 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pitzer College?
The admission rate is 25.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Pitzer College earn?
Median earnings are $51,784 six years after entry and $69,512 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pitzer College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pitzer College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,750.
How big is Pitzer College?
Total enrollment is about 1,227 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pitzer College public or private?
Pitzer College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA.
Is Pitzer College an HBCU?
No. Pitzer College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pitzer College a tribal college?
No. Pitzer College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pitzer College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pitzer College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.1%).
Is Pitzer College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pitzer College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.