Pitzer College
Pitzer
Claremont, California 91711-6101
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Pitzer was made the sixth institution of the Claremont Colleges when it was founded in 1963 as a women's college by Russell K.
- •Pitzer (1878–1978), a California citrus magnate, philanthropist, and Pomona College alumnus.
- •During the college's first year, students and faculty created the curriculum and the school's system of governance.
- •The college graduated its first class of students in 1965 and became co-educational in the fall of 1970.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
78.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Programs (62)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment