Pitzer College, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Pitzer College Rankings
Affordability26
Selectivity66
Retention79
Graduation75
Earnings31
Diversity86
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pitzer College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs<1%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics5%
Multi-disciplinary Studies15%
Natural Resources and Conservation8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences24%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Pitzer College
13%
Admission Rate
635
Median SAT Math
645
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)600–670
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–700
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Pitzer College
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$70K
Average Total Cost
$32K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $28K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $49K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pitzer College
38%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
84%
Repayment Rate
$174
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 36% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $18K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 81% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 84% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pitzer College
91%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 77% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 83% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 89% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 92% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 93% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 80% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 87% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pitzer College
88%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $49K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pitzer College
1,072
Undergraduates
93%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 49% | 43% |
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