Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Pitzer College is $62,692. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.49% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,880 , a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
PZ Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$60,578$21,154
2023-2024$62,692$22,674
Change % 2023-20243.49%7.19%
2024-2025$64,880$24,303

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at PZ. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $7,798.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$7,535
2023-2024$7,798
2024-2025$8,070

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,674 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.19% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.81% compared to the previous year.
The PZ's 2024 on-campus COA is $86,466 and off-campus COA is $81,524.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At PZ
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$62,692
Room & Board$21,374$16,432
Personal Expenses$1,300$1,300
Books & Supplies$1,100
Cost of Attendance$86,466$81,524
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

PZ Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at PZ. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.
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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at PZ?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at PZ is $268,272.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
PZ 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$64,396$66,145$67,943$69,789$268,272
Class of 2029Fall 2025$66,145$67,943$69,789$71,685$275,562
Class of 2030Fall 2026$67,943$69,789$71,685$73,633$283,050
Class of 2031Fall 2027$69,789$71,685$73,633$75,634$290,741
Class of 2032Fall 2028$71,685$73,633$75,634$77,689$298,641

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $370,705.
PZ 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$88,881$91,364$93,917$96,543$370,705
Class of 2029Fall 2025$91,364$93,917$96,543$99,244$381,068
Class of 2030Fall 2026$93,917$96,543$99,244$102,022$391,727
Class of 2031Fall 2027$96,543$99,244$102,022$104,878$402,688
Class of 2032Fall 2028$99,244$102,022$104,878$107,816$413,960

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 40% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $210,833.
PZ 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$48,913$51,396$53,949$56,575$210,833
Class of 2029Fall 2025$51,396$53,949$56,575$59,276$221,196
Class of 2030Fall 2026$53,949$56,575$59,276$62,054$231,855
Class of 2031Fall 2027$56,575$59,276$62,054$64,910$242,816
Class of 2032Fall 2028$59,276$62,054$64,910$67,848$254,088

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Pitzer College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to PZ
In-StateOut-of-State
Pitzer College$62,692
University of Southern California$68,237
University of the People$1,200
National University$13,320
Stanford University$62,484
Northcentral University$12,594

College Cost Explorer

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Pitzer College 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$62,692$1,100 $22,674
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