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
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 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
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,4152,6664,081
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 Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving33%11%9%50%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,176$5,516$9,368$19,408
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.1%0.9%1.3%
Number in Default212
Number in Repayment92103146
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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2009-102008-092007-08
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
Note:
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.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Degree8
Biology Degree1
Molecular Biology Degree-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Economics Degree1
Organizational Behavior Studies Degree6
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies Degree21
 
Engineering
Engineering, Other Degree1
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree-
English Language and Literature Degree8
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other Degree-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies Degree-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies, Other Degree-
Asian Civilization Studies Degree-
Asian-American Studies Degree-
Chinese Studies Degree1
East Asian Studies Degree1
South Asian Studies Degree-
United States Studies Degree1
Womens Studies Degree4
Chicano Studies Degree-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1
Linguistics Degree2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree4
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Public Health, Other Degree-
 
History
History Degree9
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree-
Global Studies Degree13
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree12
Neuroscience Degree4
Science, Technology and Society Degree1
Systems Science and Theory Degree-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree2
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree2
Environmental Studies Degree14
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree3
Philosophy, Other Degree-
Religious Studies Degree1
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree1
Geology and Earth Science Degree1
Physics Degree-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree45
Psychology, Other Degree-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree3
Economics Degree12
Economics, Other Degree-
International Relations and Affairs Degree-
Political Science Degree22
Political Science and Government, Other Degree3
Social Sciences, Other Degree2
Sociology Degree22
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree3
Dance Degree1
Drama Degree1
Fine Studio Arts Degree3
Music Degree-
Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree1
Art Studies Degree-
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other Degree-
 
 
    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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien323%
American Indian70.7%
Black656%
Asian888%
Hispanic15715%
White42140%
Unknown27326%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1810.1%
Ages 18-1934133%
Ages 20-2146444%
Ages 22-2417016%
Ages 25-29131%
Ages 30-34172%
Ages 35-39151%
Ages 40-49131%
Ages 50-6590.9%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees29125536
Faculty Status1118922
Tenured Faculty5353-
Graduate Assistants1-1
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1028319
Primarily Instruction1028319
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial58544
Other Professionals54468
Technical and/or Paraprofessional77725
Clerical And Secretarial21165
Skilled Crafts11-
Service and/or Maintenance5555-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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 Students81%
 
By Gender
Male80%
Female81%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien75%
American Indian-
Black81%
Asian83%
Hispanic83%
White75%
Unknown91%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less71%
5 Years78%
6 Years81%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary46
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary410
Vehicle Theft14
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