PZ Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 25.16%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $65,192
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at PZ:
- Total Enrollment: 1,242
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.7% men, 59.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 83%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 8%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 94%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 72 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
PZ Overview
Pitzer College (PZ) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Claremont, CA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The PZ's tuition & fees is $65,192 for the academic year 2024-2025. 41% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $47,691.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,242 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
PZ's acceptance rate is 25.16% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.84%.
PZ ranked 27th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 14th in California Colleges rankings. Pitzer College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Pitzer College is $65,192.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $67,792 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Pitzer College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
Special Learning Opportunities at PZ
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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