At a glance
Average net price
$34,191
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.4%
Admission rate
25%
Undergrad size
1,227
In-state tuition
$65,192
Out-of-state tuition
$65,192
Cost of attendance
$86,466
Median earnings (10y)
$69,512
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 93.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (38%), humanities & arts (32%), stem (24%).
- STEM24%
- Health0%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts32%
- Social sciences38%
- Trades & services0%
- Social sciences25.3%~310 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Natural resources10.6%~130 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.3%~102 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History5.7%~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication5.3%~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business4.9%~60 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics3.8%~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.0%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science0.8%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.4%~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Agriculture0.4%~5 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 58 | $29,150 | $17,750 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 57 | $34,378 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | — | $18,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Pitzer College
Pitzer College is a mid-sized institution located in Claremont, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,227 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Natural resources, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Pitzer College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $34,191 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,192 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $86,466 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.4%, a strong completion outcome. 93.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $69,512 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Pitzer College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Natural resources, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (38% of credentials), humanities & arts (32% of credentials), stem (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Pitzer College accepts 25% of applicants, making it selective.
Location & campus
Set in Claremont, California (suburb), Pitzer College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Pitzer College
Q.How much does Pitzer College cost?
The average net price at Pitzer College is $34,191 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $86,466.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Pitzer College?
Pitzer College has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Pitzer College?
Pitzer College admits 25% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Pitzer College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pitzer College graduate earns $69,512 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Pitzer College?
Published tuition is $65,192 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Pitzer College located?
Pitzer College is located in Claremont, California (ZIP 91711).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Pitzer College at their official website.