A place where creative, engaged scholars push for change – together
A place where creative, engaged scholars push for change – together
Passionately ahead of the curve since 1963
We’re a community of thinkers who ask hard questions
We break boundaries in academics, culture, and society. See what learning and living at Pitzer is all about.
Programs & Degrees
Explore more than 2,000 courses across Pitzer and The Claremont Colleges. Choose from majors and minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies.
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Our Students Write Our Story
Pitzer College attracts savvy, talented students from across the nation and world who are serious about changing things for the better. As alumni, they do just that.
Read About Pitzer Grads
“It's incredible to be surrounded by such a talented pool of students, faculty, and staff who not only uplift each other but also strive to make a positive impact wherever we go. Students truly embody the core values and are so passionate in what they do.”
Carter Soe ’26
Environmental Analysis & Data Science major
Pitzer’s Core Values
Five core principles distinguish our approach to education and guide our work as a community
Interdisciplinary Learning
“My studies have provided an interdisciplinary foundation to approach social justice and equity with critical analysis and compassion.”
Natasha Yen ’25
2025 Napier Award Recipient
Sociology and Environmental Analysis combined major, Asian American Studies minor
Interdisciplinary Learning in ActionOur field groups combine subject experts from a variety of disciplines.
Browse Our Field GroupsEnvironmental Sustainability
“As someone deeply passionate about environmental justice and sustainability, Pitzer has given me the perfect space to explore these interests.”
Daniel Bonilla ’25
Environmental Analysis major
Environmental Sustainability in ActionIn the “Green Matters: Everyone Cares About Conservation” category by “Princeton Review”
Read the StoryOur 6 mixed-use, LEED-certified residence halls feature solar panels, a green roof, a living wall, gray water systems, and water-efficient fixtures.
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Intercultural Understanding
“I spent a full semester studying in Ecuador and a summer studying public health in Costa Rica. It was the best thing I've done in college. What I most value about the Pitzer study abroad programs is the emphasis on connecting with people and community.”
Jack Pine ’25
Human Biology and Spanish major
Intercultural Understanding in Action39 countries are represented in our student population, making Pitzer a truly global community.
Many Pitzer students study abroad for a semester or more, gaining intercultural insights and understanding that books alone can't provide.
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Student Engagement
“I think Pitzer is the kind of place where you really can take charge of your path whether it's by designing your own major or getting really involved in clubs or jobs on campus and making the changes you want to see. It's really cool to see so many diverse interests on a campus like ours.”
Shefali Bharadwaj ’27
Cognitive Science and Science Management major
Student Engagement in ActionPer capita in the U.S., with 54 student representatives on student senate.
From the Green Bike Program to the Student Garden, become involved in our on-campus student-led organizations.
See what student engagement means to our students.
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Pitzer Welcomes New Students for 2025-26 School Year
The College’s new arrivals include first-years, transfers, and members of the New Resources Program
What’s Happening
View All EventsFall 2025 Classes Begin
Fall Classes begin and registration opens for all students.
On-Campus Job Fair
Join us for our annual on-campus job fair, where representatives from on- and off-campus organizations gather to meet and hire Pitzer students.
Labor Day
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Social Responsibility
Namlhun Jachung ’24
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Human Biology major
Social Responsibility in ActionAll students take a social responsibility praxis course with a service learning component before graduation.
Completed by most Pitzer students in a Social Responsibility praxis course
Students discuss how they've experienced social responsibility during their time at Pitzer.