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Pitzer College approaches admission holistically, based on academics, leadership, extracurriculars, and commitment to our core values

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We seek individuals who aren't just academically excellent, but also fiercely inquisitive about the world around them. 

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1,242 Pitzer Students

From 44 states and 29 countries

First-Year Students

Are you a current high school student? Or did you recently graduate from high school but have not enrolled at another college? Then you’re a first-year applicant!

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Transfer Students

Did you enroll and take classes at another college after graduating from high school? Apply to Pitzer as a Transfer Student.

Transfer Application Information
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International Students

Pitzer College welcomes students from around the globe as part of its commitment to intercultural understanding.

International Application Information
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Non-Traditional Applicants (New Resources Students)

Are you 23 or older and have not received a bachelor’s degree? Our New Resources Program is open for students of nontraditional college age.

Non-Traditional Application Information
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Readmission Students

Have you already enrolled at Pitzer College and want to return to campus? Fill out our Readmission application.

Readmission Application Information
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Office of Admission

Have questions? We're here to help. Connect with a member of our Admission team, and we'll answer your questions about applying, visiting, and attending Pitzer one-on-one.

2025 Admitted Class Profile*

26.8%

Acceptance Rate

3.96

Average GPA

51.1%

Students of Color

7.5%

International Students

13.6%

First Generation

* Based on 988 students in the admitted class as of 7/7/2025.

Gender

30.2% Man

52.4% Woman

5% Other Gender**

12.4% Undisclosed

** including, but not limited to gender non-conforming, gender queer, and non-binary

Ethnicity

0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native

24% Asian or Asian American

2.5% Black or African American

17.7% Hispanic of Any Race

40.9% White

14.4% Two or more races

Geography

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54.7%

In-State

45.3%

Out-of-State

41

States Represented

(including Washington DC)

Top States

  1. California
  2. New York
  3. Washington
  4. Oregon
  5. Colorado
  6. Texas
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19

Countries Represented

Countries Represented
GhanaBangladeshFranceBrazilPalestine
SudanChinaIrelandPeruIndia
MongoliaPakistanUkraineUnited KingdomSingapore
CanadaIndonesiaSouth KoreaThailand 

 

Top Majors

  1. Environmental Analysis
  2. Psychology
  3. Biology
  4. Political Science
  5. Economics
  6. Critical Global Studies
  7. Human Biology
  8. Sociology

 

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Admitted Class Profiles by Year
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Our Test-Free Policy

Pitzer College has a test-free policy through fall 2025. SAT or ACT scores are not accepted. English proficiency tests may be required for international applicants.

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Principles of Good Practice Statement

Pitzer College adheres to the letter and spirit of the Statement of Principles of Good Practice of the National Association for College Admission. Pitzer College admits students of any race, color, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, creed, handicap, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other college-administered programs, or employment policies.