Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes
Pitzer College is a private institution in Claremont with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,512 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,663.
Established
1963
Motto
Provida Futuri
Mascot
Cecil the Sagehen
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III
17%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,191Students
10:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$69,512Earnings 10yr
$31,663Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate16.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$62,692
Room & Board$21,374
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$82,832
Average Net Price$31,663
Median Debt at Graduation$16,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$178
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,284
$30–48K$16,361
$48–75K$17,911
$75–110K$22,791
$110K+$49,894
Programs (62)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,191
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
10%
Race & Ethnicity
White 49%
Black 4%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 12%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 8%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate83.2%
Freshman Retention94.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$51,784
8 Years$55,766
10 Years$69,512
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$50,300
Men
$53,400
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Source: Wikipedia