Pitzer College: Review & Facts

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Pitzer College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 925 students enrolled. This college was established in 1963 and is one of the 9 colleges located in Claremont, California.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
77
Fair
Bachelor's degree is available at Pitzer College.

Pitzer College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 77 majors. The most popular concentrations are Natural Resources and Environment, Biology, Psychology, Economics, and Sociology and Anthropology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
81%
Good
Pitzer College student retention rate is high at 81% (above California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Pitzer College is very good: 85%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pitzer College is good: 9:1. Find out more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$56,000
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high, around $55,800 per year. The additional fees at Pitzer College (not included in tuition costs) are around $200, which comes to a total of $56,000 a year.

Read the details about Pitzer College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
17%
Hard
According to government data, 4,260 applications were submitted and 706 were accepted, so it is challenging to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at Pitzer College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,900
High
Pitzer College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pitzer College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Pitzer College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,000 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is high, nearly $10,900 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Pitzer College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pitzer College Location and Maps



Post Address: Pitzer College, 1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-6101, USA
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