Pitzer College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2485 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 704 of 2,137 | In North America |
| # 644 of 2,128 | In the United States |
| # 5 of 97 | In California |
| # 1166 of 2,021 | For Gender Studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
25%
Enrollment
1,771
Average SAT
1,490
Average ACT
33
Avg. cost to attend
$34,979 /y
Aid receiving
45%
Undergraduates
1,242
Male:Female Ratio
40:60
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Pitzer College has an acceptance rate of 25% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Applicants | 3,438 | 973 | 1,565 |
| Admissions | 865 | 256 | 462 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 310 | 126 | 165 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 47% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 10% |
| ■ Asian | 13% |
| ■ Hispanic | 12% |
| ■ Black or African American | 4% |
| ■ Two or more races | 10% |
| ■ Unknown | 4% |
Pitzer College majors
Pitzer College has granted 265 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pitzer College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 30 |
| Environmental Science | 27 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 22 |
| Sociology, General | 17 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 12 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 6 |
| Human Biology | 6 |
| Mathematics, Other | 6 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 5 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 3 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Accounting | 1 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Agriculture, General | 1 |
| Asian-American Studies | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Community & Environmental & Socially-Engaged Art | 1 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| History, Other | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Public Health, General | 1 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 |
| Grand Total | 265 |
Publications & Citations
Pitzer College has published 1,507 scientific papers with 31,579 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
26 Notable alumni
1. Matthew Berkowitz
film producer
screenwriter
film director
Matthew Berkowitz is an American film director, writer, and producer. He has written and directed three feature films.
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2. Rob Magnuson Smith
writer
Rob Magnuson Smith is a novelist, short story writer, journalist, and university lecturer. A dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom, Smith currently resides in Cornwall.
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3. Dee Mosbacher
1949-. (aged 77)
film producer
psychiatrist
film director
Diane "Dee" Mosbacher is an American filmmaker, lesbian feminist activist, and practicing psychiatrist. In 1993, she founded Woman Vision, a nonprofit organization.
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4. Jonathan W. Stokes
film producer
screenwriter
film director
Jonathan Witte Stokes is a film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is also an entrepreneur who created ValueWiki which was acquired by Wikia in 2010.
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All 26 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
PfizerPTZPZPITPitzer
Founded
1963
Motto
Provida Futuri
Colors
orange, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
375
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1050 North Mills Avenue Claremont, California, 91711-6101 United States
City Population
37,000
Phone
9096218000
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