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Pitzer College

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world rank  1174

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Overview

Established in 1963, the Pitzer College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Claremont (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Pitzer College (PZ) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Pitzer College (PZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 62-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pitzer College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pitzer College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pitzer College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Pitzer College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PZ
Founded 1963
Motto Provida Futuri
Mindful of the Future
Colours Orange and white
Mascot Cecil the Sagehen
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University Location

Address 1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont
91711-6101 California
United States
Pitzer College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pitzer College Phone Number (909) 621 8000
Pitzer College Fax Number (909) 621 8839
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pitzer College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pitzer College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pitzer College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Pitzer College.



Pitzer College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Pitzer College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Pitzer College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 10-19% making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Pitzer College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Pitzer College's Admission Office Admission Office

1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont 91711-6101
(909) 621 8208
800 748 9371

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Pitzer College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Pitzer College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Pitzer College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Pitzer College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Pitzer College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Pitzer College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Pitzer College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Pitzer College is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Pitzer College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pitzer College's Library


Pitzer College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Pitzer College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 972 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Pitzer College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Pitzer College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Pitzer College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pitzer College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Pitzer College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Pitzer College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Pitzer College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Pitzer College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pitzer College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1965


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pitzer College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Claremont Colleges
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Pitzer College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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