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Pitzer College

Claremont, California · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$51,784

Acceptance Rate

17%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$62,692

At a Glance

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Total Students

1,191

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Retention Rate

94%

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Faculty Ratio

10

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Financial Aid

22%

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Median Debt

$16,750

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Pitzer College is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 1,191. The college has a selective admissions process, accepting 16.7% of applicants. Students who attend Pitzer have a high likelihood of graduating, with an 84.3% graduation rate, and a strong retention rate of 94.2%.

The annual in-state tuition at Pitzer is $62,692. Graduates report earnings of $33,658 one year after graduation, $51,784 after five years, and $69,512 after ten years. The median debt for students is $16,750, and 21.7% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$34k

1 YEAR

$52k

5 YEARS

$70k

10 YEARS

Top 28% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Pitzer College alumni earn a median of $33,658. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $51,784, and after ten years, median earnings reach $69,512. The median debt for students is $16,750.

Pitzer College has a high retention rate of 94.2% and an 84.3% graduation rate. The college has an acceptance rate of 16.7% and a student body of 1,191. The cost of in-state tuition is $62,692, and 21.7% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Claremont, California

Claremont, CA 91711-6101

Pitzer College is located in Claremont, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pitzer College has an acceptance rate of 17%.