Pitzer College
PrivateClaremont, CA
Pitzer College, in Claremont, CA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,227 students. Pitzer College is selective, with an acceptance rate near 25%. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Human Resources Management and Services, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $89,636/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Pitzer College's numbers?
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From Pitzer College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pitzer College look for in applicants?
Per Pitzer College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay, character/personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Pitzer College's acceptance rate?
Pitzer College in Claremont, CA admits approximately 25% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Pitzer College cost?
Pitzer College's total cost of attendance is reported at $86,466 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Pitzer College?
Pitzer College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Pitzer College require students to live on campus?
No -- Pitzer College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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