Pitzer College

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Pitzer College

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Founded in 1963, Pitzer College is a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college that produces socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity. We offer over 40 programs in the social sciences, arts, humanities, and STEM fields, and students apply their learning through hands-on community engagement and research opportunities.

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Academic Programs

Economics
English & World Literature
Environmental Analysis
Government/Political Science
Human Biology
Liberal Arts
Mathematical Economics
Media Studies
Music
Organizational Studies
Performing Arts
Political Studies
Psychology
Science
Social Science
Sociology
Visual Arts

Student experience

4 Year
Athletics
Co-ED
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
On-Campus Housing
Private
Small
Study Abroad
Suburban
Transfer
Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

The following are required for prospective first-year students applying to Pitzer:

Common Application
Official transcripts from all high schools attended
One academic letter of recommendation from a teacher in a core subject
Supplemental essay

Pitzer is test-free, meaning we do not consider standardized test scores for any applicants in our process. You can learn more about testing policy here: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission/test-free-policy/

Transfer

The following are required for prospective transfer students applying to Pitzer:

Common Application
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
One academic letter of recommendation from a professor
Supplemental essay

Additional Information

The Claremont Colleges
As a member of The Claremont Colleges, Pitzer students have access to 2,500 courses per semester, 250 clubs, and 17 eateries across five contrasting yet communal campuses.

The Pitzer Experience
Everything the Pitzer community does is in service of our five core values, which highlight Social Responsibility, Intercultural Understanding, Interdisciplinary Learning, Student Engagement and Environmental Sustainability. Interdisciplinary fields like Environmental Analysis, Media Studies and Human Biology top the list of our most popular majors, while students have the opportunity to live and learn in LEED-certified buildings surrounded by native-to-California, drought tolerant landscaping. Students sit on every major college committee, including the Faculty Tenure Committee, as voting members. Pitzer is a top producer of Fulbright Fellowship recipients, and 53% of our students will study abroad before they graduate.

Financial Aid
Pitzer is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need through a combination of grants, loans and work-study. Limited merit aid is also available. During the 2021-2022 academic year, approximately 42% of the Pitzer student body received some form of financial assistance. Visit our website for information on need-based financial aid application requirements.

Visit us

Pitzer offers both in-person and virtual visit opportunities throughout the year. Visit our website to explore all of our options and register for a visit: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission/admission/visit/

We are located 35 miles inland from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Claremont. Join us on campus for a tour, information session, optional interview, and opportunities to chat with current students and admission staff.

"This is a particularly poignant moment for Pitzer College. We in higher education are on the front lines of cultural change and social justice. We are responsible for learning from the past and moving forward to shape a better future."