Pitzer College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 3,438 applicants, 865 admitted (25.2%).

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Character/personal qualities, Level of applicant's interest.
• Important: Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities.
• Considered: Class rank, Interview, Talent/ability, First generation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience.
• Not considered: Standardized test scores, Alumni/ae relation, Religious affiliation/commitment.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $89,742 (tuition and fees $65,192; housing and food $22,150; books and supplies $1,100; other expenses $1,300).
• Undergraduate application fee: $70.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Pitzer College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 3,438 applicants, 865 admitted (25.2%).

What does Pitzer College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Character/personal qualities, Level of applicant's interest. Important: Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities. Considered: Class rank, Interview, Talent/ability, First generation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience. Not considered: Standardized test scores, Alumni/ae relation, Religious affiliation/commitment.

How much does it cost to attend Pitzer College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $89,742 (tuition and fees $65,192; housing and food $22,150; books and supplies $1,100; other expenses $1,300). Undergraduate application fee: $70.