Pitzer College

https://www.pitzer.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,888

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$34,979

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

25.2%

3,438 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,242

97.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

83.4%

226 Graduates

About

Pitzer College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pitzer College were Environmental Science (32 degrees awarded), General Economics (32 degrees), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (22 degrees).

In 2024, 309 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pitzer College. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (143 degrees), 2.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pitzer College is $64,888, which is $36,710 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pitzer College is $64,888, which is $36,710 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,979.

In 2024, 41% of undergraduate students attending Pitzer College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,888

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pitzer College was $64,888. The cost of tuition at Pitzer College is $36,710 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pitzer College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,979

2024 Value

0.511%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pitzer College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,979. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pitzer College grew by 0.511%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pitzer College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,903

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pitzer College was of $18,903 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.48% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pitzer College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Pitzer College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.13% with respect to 2023, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pitzer College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Pitzer College received 3,438 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.751% annual growth. Out of those 3,438 applicants, 865 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 25.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,242 students enrolled at Pitzer College in 2024.

Pitzer College has an overall enrollment yield of 35.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

25.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

865

Accepted Out of 3,438

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pitzer College was 25.2% (865 admissions from 3,438 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 16.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.751%, while admissions grew by 49.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pitzer College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Pitzer College had a total enrollment of 1,242 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pitzer College is 1,210 students and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at Pitzer College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pitzer College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.7% White, 12.7% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Two or More Races, 4.19% Black or African American, 0.403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.242% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pitzer College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.8%), followed by White Male (19.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pitzer College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,242 students. The full-time enrollment at Pitzer College is 1,210 and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at Pitzer College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pitzer College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pitzer College was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Pitzer College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pitzer College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
580 enrolled students
Asian
158 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
148 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pitzer College is 46.7% White, 12.7% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Two or More Races, 4.19% Black or African American, 0.403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.242% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 54 students (4.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 45 more women than men received degrees from Pitzer College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pitzer College is white (143 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pitzer College is Environmental Science (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Economics (32 degrees) and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (22 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pitzer College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (33 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees), and History (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pitzer College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (438,134 people), Other managers (321,922 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (198,083 people), Postsecondary teachers (154,015 people), and Chief executives & legislators (143,383 people).

The most specialized majors at Pitzer College in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (33 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees), History (17 degrees), Social Sciences (78 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pitzer College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Pitzer College are Natural Resources & Conservation (33 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees), History (17 degrees), Social Sciences (78 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pitzer College are Elementary & secondary schools (511,464 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (364,893 people), Legal services (345,560 people), Computer Systems Design (236,390 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (213,385 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pitzer College.

Most Common (2024)

Environmental Science
32 degrees awarded
General Economics
32 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pitzer College was Environmental Science with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pitzer College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

132

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

177

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Pitzer College, which is 0.746 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (177).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pitzer College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Pitzer College in General Economics, which is 3.57 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Pitzer College in Environmental Science, which is 1.46 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

78%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 78% of students graduating from Pitzer College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Pitzer College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.45% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
143 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded
Asian
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pitzer College is white (143 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
103 degrees awarded
White Female
101 degrees awarded
White Female
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pitzer College is white female (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (101 degrees).

Operations

Pitzer College has an endowment valued at nearly $192M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 22.4M (11.7%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Pitzer College had a total salary expenditure of 83.9M. Pitzer College employs 43 Professors, 21 Instructors and 19 Assistant professors. Most academics at Pitzer College are Female Professor (23), Male Professor (20), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pitzer College are: Service, with 71 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, and Management with 42 employees.

Endowment

$192M

2024 Endowment

12.9%

growth from 2023

Pitzer College has an endowment valued at about $192M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pitzer College grew 12.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $142M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pitzer College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$33M

2024 Salaries

8.05%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Pitzer College paid a median of $33M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($83.9M) and a 8.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 14.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$11.8M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2024, Pitzer College paid a total of $11.8M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pitzer College were Service with 71 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, and Management with 42 employees.

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