Pitzer College

(Claremont, CA)

Pitzer College is a small liberal-arts college in Claremont, California, operating as an active member of unique educational system known as The Claremont Colleges. This educational collective consists of seven different institutions guided by an “Oxford Model” of higher education.

Pitzer is well known for preparing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence to act as global citizens in today’s ever-changing world. The college provides an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity.

The campus is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, and students enjoy Pitzer’s warm and sunny climate year round. Plus, there is easy access to the nearby cultural hub of Los Angeles via commuter rail, and various outdoor recreation activities including skiing, hiking, desert, and ocean sports are within an hour’s drive from campus.

Admissions

24%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.88

Early Decision: November 15, 2011
Regular Decision: January 01, 2012

SAT Not Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1804–2066 SAT Total
608–693 SAT Reading
588–680 SAT Math
608–693 SAT Writing

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$52,770
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $39,330
Out-of-State Tuition: $39,330
Room and Board: $12,440
Books & Supplies: $1,000

Will I Like It

1,060
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: Suburban
59% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Band, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Languages, Marching Band, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet

Long Description

Pitzer College produces engaged socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding and environmental sensitivity. The meaningful participation of students, faculty and staff in college governance and academic program design is a Pitzer core value. Our community thrives within the mutually supportive framework of The Claremont Colleges, which provide an unsurpassed breadth of academic, athletic and social opportunities.

Mailing Address

1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-6101

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