Pitzer College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$65,192
Out-of-State Tuition$65,192
Acceptance Rate25%
Average SATNot published

Pitzer College vs. State and National Averages

Pitzer CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$65,192$16,639$18,082
vs. average—+292%+261%

Other colleges in Claremont

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Harvey Mudd CollegePrivate nonprofit921$68,613
Claremont McKenna CollegePrivate nonprofit1,388$67,980
Scripps CollegePrivate nonprofit1,113$65,950
Pomona CollegePrivate nonprofit1,666$65,420
Claremont Lincoln UniversityPrivate nonprofit54Not published

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Pitzer College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$69,512
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)83%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$16,750
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants11%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over1%
First-generation students23%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Pitzer College?

In-state tuition at Pitzer College is $65,192 and out-of-state tuition is $65,192, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Pitzer College?

The acceptance rate at Pitzer College is 25%.

How hard is it to get into Pitzer College?

With an acceptance rate of 25%, Pitzer College is selective among U.S. colleges.

What SAT score do you need for Pitzer College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Pitzer College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Pitzer College?

Pitzer College enrolls about 1,227 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Is Pitzer College expensive?

In-state tuition at Pitzer College is $65,192, which is 292% above the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Pitzer College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Pitzer College are $69,512 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Pitzer College take on?

The median debt among Pitzer College graduates who borrowed is $16,750, according to College Scorecard.