Mission Statement

Pitzer College produces engaged, socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding and environmental sensitivity. The meaningful participation of students, faculty and staff in college governance and academic program design is a Pitzer core value. Our community thrives within the mutually supportive framework of The Claremont Colleges, which provide an unsurpassed breadth of academic, athletic and social opportunities.

Location

At the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont enjoys an excellent climate year round. Mountain skiing and hiking, desert and ocean sports are within an hour’s drive.

Los Angeles, one of the largest and most electrifying cities in the world, is easily reached via commuter rail. Nearby airports include Ontario International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and John Wayne (Orange County) International Airport.

Fields of Study

Pitzer students select an adviser in their sophomore year, and a substantial part of the junior and senior years is devoted to the major program. Students may choose existing majors at the other Claremont Colleges if the fields are not offered as majors at Pitzer. Students may also design special majors in consultation with their advisers.

2011 First-Year Students

Number of applicants: 3,743

Number of first-year students: 273

Average GPA: 3.88

From CA: 42%

From other states: 58%

International students: 1.5%

Diversity: 38%

Women: 62%

Costs
Tuition (Full-time): $38,832

Room:
Single $8,864

Double $7,804

Meal Plan: $4,634 for 16 meals/week

Other Fees: $3,718

Financial Assistance

Average financial aid package: $38,270

Scholarship assistance available: $12 million