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Pitzer College was established in 1963, and named in honor of its founder, Russell K. Pitzer. It is one of 7 colleges that constitute The Claremont Colleges system of higher education. The 35-acre campus of Pitzer College is located in Claremont, California. More than 1,000 students enroll in Pitzer College every year.
Pitzer College offers Bachelor of Arts degree programs. Students can choose from over 40 majors in the fields of art, sciences, economics, English and world literature, organizational studies, religious studies, history, and international and intercultural studies, among others. The college also offers educational opportunities through the following centers:
The 2008 edition of U.S. News and World Report ranked Pitzer College 49th in its list of the best liberal arts colleges in the county. Students of the college participate in over 140 clubs and organizations, including the Black Student Union, Art Collective, Love for Free, the Music Coalition, PPSA/Psi Chi, and the Student Senate.
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.
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.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Pitzer College is challenging; it only admitted 22% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Pitzer College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Pitzer College had 999 students enrolled (946 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Pitzer College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Pitzer College values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Pitzer College
1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-6101
General Phone: (909) 621-8000
http://www.pitzer.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 125 | sociology, interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, international studies, economics, anthropology, history, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Media | 16 | mass communication |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 10 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Business and Management | 9 | organizational behavior, managerial economics |
| Science | 8 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, molecular biology, science and society |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama, various performing arts, dance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion, Islamic studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, systems science and theory |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
| Law | 1 | legal studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Pitzer College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 231 | 52 |
In 2007-2008, Pitzer College had a total enrollment of 999 students (946 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 49% |
| Washington | 5% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Pitzer College offers campus housing for 735 of its 946 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Claremont, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,031 | 899 | 22% | 257 | 29% |
| Men | 1,452 | 330 | 23% | 99 | 30% |
| Women | 2,579 | 569 | 22% | 158 | 28% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 37,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 37,870 |
| Room and board | $ 10,930 |
| Room charge | $ 6,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Pitzer College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117200)
Pitzer College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $113,447 | 11 | $108,915 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $84,552 | 9 | $84,382 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $68,417 | 13 | $69,543 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $50,560 | 5 | $46,668 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $92,044 | 38 | $81,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
Organizational Behavior Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pitzer College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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