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First-Year
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Pitzer First Year Applicants

International
Applicants

Pitzer International Applicants

Transfer
Applicants

Pitzer Transfer Applicants

New Resources
Applicants

Pitzer Joint Medical Program Applicants

Readmission
Applicants

Pitzer Readmission Applicants

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Advice

Pitzer New Resources Applicants

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

First-Year

Early Decision IEarly Decision IIRegular Decision
Application
Due
November 15January 5January 5
Interview
Deadline*
November 15December 12December 18
Admission
Notification
By December 18By February 15By April 1
Commitment
Fee Due
January 15March 1May 1

* Optional.

Early Decision

  • Students with superior academic records who have determined Pitzer College is their first choice may apply as Early Decision applicants.
  • Early Decision is a binding agreement whereby the applicants agrees upon being admitted to Pitzer to withdraw and cease initiating other applications. Students applying Early Decision I or II agree not to apply simultaneously to another Early Decision institution.

TRANSFER & NEW RESOURCES**

FallSpring
Application
Due
April 1October 10
Interview
Deadline*
April 1October 10
Admission
Notification
By May 15By November 12
Commitment
Fee Due
June 15December 10

* Optional
** New Resources students are admitted for fall term only.

The deadline of April 1st for Transfer and New Resources applications has passed. Any Common Application submissions post the deadline will not be considered for evaluation.

READMISSION

FallSpring
Application
Due
March 1October 10
Admission
Notification
April 1November 1
Commitment
Fee Due
April 5November 5

2023 ADMITTED CLASS PROFILE*

16.7%
ADMITTED RATE

4.07
AVERAGE GPA

47.5%
STUDENTS OF COLOR

8.5%
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS

14.7%
FIRST GENERATION

* Based on 567 students in the admitted class as of 7/11/23.

GENDER

  • Men: 31.7%
  • Women: 50.6%
  • Another Gender*: 10.1%
  • Undisclosed: 7.6%

* including, but not limited to gender non-conforming, genderqueer, trans man, trans woman, non-binary

ETHNICITY

  • American Indian or Alaska Native: .3%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Asian or Asian American: 14%
  • Hispanic of Any Race: 15.3%
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: .5%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Race/Ethnicity Unknown: 3.6%
  • International Students: 8.5%
  • Two or more races: 12.5%

GEOGRAPHY

  • In-State: 42.8%
  • Out-of-State: 57.2%
  • States Represented (including Washington D.C.): 36
  • Top U.S. States Represented:
    California > Washington > New York > Massachusetts > Colorado > Texas > Oregon > Virginia > Pennsylvania > New Jersey
  • Countries Represented: 36
    China > India > United Kingdom > Pakistan > Austria > Brazil > Georgia > Vietnam > Hong Kong S.A.R. > Italy > Kenya > Rwanda > Portugal > Philippines > Peru > Paraguay > Kazakhstan > Ghana > France > Ethiopia > Egypt > Malawi > Canada > Nepal > Bangladesh > Nigeria > Palestine > Russia > South Korea > Turkey > Ukraine > United Arab Emirates > Uzbekistan > Zambia

TOP INTENDED MAJORS

  • Environmental Analysis
  • Psychology
  • Political Studies
  • Economics
  • Critical Global Studies
  • Biology
  • Sociology
  • Media Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry

Test-Free Policy

In 2003, Pitzer College announced that it would adopt a test-optional admission policy following a study that proved that there was no direct correlation between academic success at Pitzer and standardized testing performance. In 2021, Pitzer entered a test-free pilot policy for students applying for the Fall of 2022 until 2025.

Pitzer College uses a holistic approach to student admission with emphasis placed on high school transcripts, recommendation letters, leadership positions, work history, involvement in school and community activities, and commitment to Pitzer’s core values. The College is test-free, providing students the opportunity to present application material that accurately reflects their diverse academic talents and potential.

Pitzer College will NOT use SAT or ACT scores for applicants from Fall 2022-2025.

Additional English proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) may be required for International Applicants.

Read more about Pitzer College’s test-free policy.

APPLICATION ADVICE