Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
16.66%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Pitzer College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 16.66%. This means approximately 167 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,191 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
16.66%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $62,692 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,692 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $82,832 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $31,663 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 10.15% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 21.70% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Pitzer College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$62,692
Room and board
$21,374
Books and supplies
$1,100
Other expenses
$1,300
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$82,832
Average net price
$31,663
Average aid coverage
62%
$51,169 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pitzer College pays approximately $31,663 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pitzer College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Pitzer College net price
$31,663
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Pitzer College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $62,692 and average net price at $31,663. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$62,692
Current net price
$31,663
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
83.21%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$69,512
Undergraduates
1,191
10-Year Median Earnings - Pitzer College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pitzer College graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Pitzer College?
Undergraduates
1,191
Completion rate
83.21%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
10.15%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
21.70%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 10.15% of Pitzer College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 21.70% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pitzer College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pitzer College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pitzer College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Pitzer College is listed at 1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-6101. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Pitzer College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitzer College | 16.66% | $62,692 | $31,663 | $69,512 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in Claremont
This local cluster focuses on nearby Claremont schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Claremont.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pitzer College's acceptance rate?
Pitzer College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 16.66%.
How much is Pitzer College tuition?
Pitzer College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $62,692.
What is Pitzer College's average net price?
Pitzer College's average net price in the local dataset is $31,663.
What does Pitzer College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $9,284 for Pitzer College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Pitzer College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $69,512 for Pitzer College.
Is Pitzer College accredited?
Pitzer College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Pitzer College?
The local dataset lists 1,191 undergraduate students at Pitzer College.
What percentage of Pitzer College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pitzer College in the local dataset is 10.15%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pitzer College?
The federal loan rate for Pitzer College in the local dataset is 21.70%.
Where should I verify Pitzer College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pitzer College or the latest official federal education data.