Pitzer College
Founded in 1963, Pitzer College is a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college that produces socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity. We offer over 40 programs in the social sciences, arts, humanities, and STEM fields, and students apply their learning through hands-on community engagement and research opportunities.
Accepts first-year applicationsWestPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Economics
- Government/Political Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
The following are required for prospective first-year students applying to Pitzer:
- Common Application
- Official transcripts from all high schools attended
- One academic letter of recommendation from a teacher in a core subject
- Supplemental essay
Transfer
The following are required for prospective transfer students applying to Pitzer:
- Common Application
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- One academic letter of recommendation from a professor
- Supplemental essay
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Additional information
The Claremont Colleges
As part of The Claremont Colleges, Pitzer students can choose from 2,100+ classes across the five campuses, conduct research, attend events, and enjoy 250 clubs and 17 eateries across the consortium each semester.
The Pitzer Experience
Everything we do at Pitzer is guided by our five core values, which are Social Responsibility, Intercultural Understanding, Interdisciplinary Learning, Student Engagement and Environmental Sustainability. Interdisciplinary fields like Environmental Analysis, Media Studies and Human Biology top the list of our most popular majors, while students live and learn in LEED-certified buildings surrounded by native-to-California and drought tolerant landscaping. Students sit on every major college committee, including the Faculty Tenure Committee, as voting members. Pitzer is a top producer of Fulbright Fellowship recipients, and 53% of our students will study abroad before they graduate.
Financial Aid
Pitzer is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need through a combination of grants, loans and work-study. Limited merit aid is also available. During the 2024-2025 academic year, approximately 41.6% of the Pitzer student body received some form of financial assistance. Visit our website for information on need-based financial aid application requirements.
As part of The Claremont Colleges, Pitzer students can choose from 2,100+ classes across the five campuses, conduct research, attend events, and enjoy 250 clubs and 17 eateries across the consortium each semester.
The Pitzer Experience
Everything we do at Pitzer is guided by our five core values, which are Social Responsibility, Intercultural Understanding, Interdisciplinary Learning, Student Engagement and Environmental Sustainability. Interdisciplinary fields like Environmental Analysis, Media Studies and Human Biology top the list of our most popular majors, while students live and learn in LEED-certified buildings surrounded by native-to-California and drought tolerant landscaping. Students sit on every major college committee, including the Faculty Tenure Committee, as voting members. Pitzer is a top producer of Fulbright Fellowship recipients, and 53% of our students will study abroad before they graduate.
Financial Aid
Pitzer is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need through a combination of grants, loans and work-study. Limited merit aid is also available. During the 2024-2025 academic year, approximately 41.6% of the Pitzer student body received some form of financial assistance. Visit our website for information on need-based financial aid application requirements.
Visit us
Pitzer offers both in-person and virtual visit opportunities throughout the year. Visit our website to explore all of our options and register for a visit.
We are in the city of Claremont, which is located 35 miles inland from downtown Los Angeles. Join us on campus for a tour, information session, optional interview, and opportunities to chat with current students and admission staff.
We are in the city of Claremont, which is located 35 miles inland from downtown Los Angeles. Join us on campus for a tour, information session, optional interview, and opportunities to chat with current students and admission staff.
In many ways, the rest of the world is still working to catch up to where Pitzer has been for decades in its focus on student engagement, sustainability, and social justice. We’re living in times when it’s essential for younger generations to express themselves and be heard. The world needs to hear their voices and to have their help to solve the unprecedented problems it faces today.