Study at Pitzer College

Profile of Pitzer College

The campus of Pitzer College is in Claremont, CA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Pitzer College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Course Topics

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Pitzer College is known for its programs in media, art studies, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.

Pitzer College Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Pitzer College is challenging; it only admitted 26% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 650.

Faculty

Pitzer College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Pitzer College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 999 students enrolled (974 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Pitzer College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Pitzer College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference.