Pitzer College

Claremont, CA · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate25.2%
Applicants3,438
Middle-50% SAT—–—
Middle-50% ACT—–—
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$31,663
Grad rate83%
Median earnings (10 yr)$69,512
Sourcecds · 2024

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-15
Early Decision II2026-01-12
Regular / Rolling2026-01-12
Application fee$70 (US) · $70 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policyignored
Teacher recommendations1
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

Answer 1 of 2 — max 650 words each.

  1. Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one of Pitzer's core values?
  2. Describe what you are looking for from your college experience and why Pitzer would be a good fit for you.
  3. As a mission-driven institution, we value and celebrate the synergy created by our differences and similarities. We welcome you to write about distinctive aspects of your background, identity, or personal interests that you would bring to Pitzer, and how you plan to engage in our community.· ~250 words

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).