PITZER COLLEGE (Pitzer)
- 1050 North Mills Avenue
- Claremont, CA 91711
- OPEID College Code: 00117200
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- General Phone: (909) 621-8000
- President: Laura Skandera Trombley
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,043
- College Alias: Pitzer, Pfizer
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Pitzer College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- www.pitzer.edu
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Pitzer College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.pitzer.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,415 | 2,666 | 4,081 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 314 (22%) | 514 (19%) | 828 (20%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 96 (31%) | 160 (31%) | 256 (31%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Pitzer Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 11% | 9% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,176 | $5,516 | $9,368 | $19,408 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 92 | 103 | 146 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $39,330 | $37,870 | $35,912 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $39,330 | $37,870 | $35,912 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $39,330 | $37,870 | $35,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,440 | $10,930 | $10,202 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,770 | $50,800 | $48,114 |
| In-State | $52,770 | $50,800 | $48,114 |
| Out of State | $52,770 | $50,800 | $48,114 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $40,330 | $38,870 | $36,912 |
| In-State | $40,330 | $38,870 | $36,912 |
| Out of State | $40,330 | $38,870 | $36,912 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $40,330 | $38,870 | $36,912 |
| In-State | $40,330 | $38,870 | $36,912 |
| Out of State | $40,330 | $38,870 | $36,912 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,043 Undergraduate: 1,043
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 428 Female: 615
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 428 Female: 615
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 986 Part-Time: 57
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 986 Part-Time: 57
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 32 | 3% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.7% |
| Black | 65 | 6% |
| Asian | 88 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 15% |
| White | 421 | 40% |
| Unknown | 273 | 26% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 341 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 464 | 44% |
| Ages 22-24 | 170 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 13 | 1% |
| Ages 30-34 | 17 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 15 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 13 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 9 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 291 | 255 | 36 |
| Faculty Status | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| Tenured Faculty | 53 | 53 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 1 | - | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 102 | 83 | 19 |
| Primarily Instruction | 102 | 83 | 19 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 54 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 54 | 46 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 77 | 72 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 55 | 55 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,551 (80) | $93,205 (40) | $81,896 (40) |
| Professor | $109,506 (32) | $110,915 (19) | $107,447 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $84,408 (21) | $84,963 (13) | $83,505 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,181 (24) | $64,537 (8) | $65,503 (16) |
| Instructor | $54,318 (3) | - (-) | $54,318 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,274 (3) | $54,364 (2) | $54,096 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,207 (1) | $56,207 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $53,308 (2) | $52,520 (1) | $54,096 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,991 (83) | $90,885 (42) | $80,978 (41) |
| Professor | $109,506 (32) | $110,915 (19) | $107,447 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $84,408 (21) | $84,963 (13) | $83,505 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,413 (25) | $62,476 (9) | $65,503 (16) |
| Instructor | $50,037 (5) | $42,972 (1) | $51,804 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 81% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 80% |
| Female | 81% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 81% |
| Asian | 83% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| White | 75% |
| Unknown | 91% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 71% |
| 5 Years | 78% |
| 6 Years | 81% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 6 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 4 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Pitzer College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Pitzer College
- Reviewed on: March 29, 2012
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- Pitzer offers a great education and eco-friendly dorms near the mountains. It's pretty sweet.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
