- Acceptance rate: 25% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $34,801 a year (2022–23)
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Pitzer College reported an acceptance rate of 25% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Pitzer College reviews each application.
Pitzer College GPA requirements
Pitzer College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Pitzer College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Pitzer College acceptance rate
Pitzer College admitted 865 of 3,438 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 25%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pitzer College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Claremont, California, with 1,242 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Pitzer College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Pitzer College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Pitzer College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $34,801 a year at Pitzer College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Pitzer College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Pitzer College admitted 25% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Pitzer College?
A lot: Pitzer College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Pitzer College look for?
Pitzer College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How selective is Pitzer College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Pitzer College admitted 25% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Pitzer College?
Pitzer College's acceptance rate was 25% for fall 2024: it admitted 865 of 3,438 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Pitzer College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Pitzer College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Pitzer College?
Yes. Pitzer College requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Pitzer College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $34,801 a year at Pitzer College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Pitzer College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Pitzer College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Pitzer College if a parent went there?
No. Pitzer College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Pitzer College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Pitzer CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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