Pitzer College
Claremont, CA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 25.2% |
| Applicants | 3,438 |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $31,663 |
| Grad rate | 83% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,512 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-12 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-12 |
| Application fee | $70 (US) · $70 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | ignored |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Mid-year report | Required |
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.
- Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one of Pitzer's core values?
- Describe what you are looking for from your college experience and why Pitzer would be a good fit for you.
- 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).