Pitzer College

Pitzer College is a private residential liberal arts college located in Claremont, California. The college was founded in 1963. It is spread across an area of 35 acres. The college offers bachelor’s degree programs, accelerated programs and master’s programs in several subjects, including social sciences, behavioral sciences, international programs and media studies. In 2008, the U.S. News and World Report ranked Pitzer College the 49th best national liberal arts college in the nation.

The Student Investment Committee, the Surf Club, the Green Bike Program and Cheese Club are some of the clubs and organizations available to the students at Pitzner. The college also has an active Greek life, with several sororities and honors societies on campus.

Pitzer College Highlights

Where Pitzer College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in art studies, conservation and resource management, liberal arts, media, and drama and performing arts.
• Selective admissions.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Pitzer College was 999 in 2007 (974 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Pitzer College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Pitzer College provides on-campus housing for 734 of its 974 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 16 meals weekly.

Pitzer College Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Pitzer College is in the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference for major sports.

Pitzer College Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: