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The campus of Pitzer College is in Claremont, California, 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, therapy and counseling, 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 39% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 2005, Pitzer College had 965 students enrolled (933 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Pitzer College stands firm in its belief that the mission of a liberal arts education is to link intellectual inquiry with interdisciplinary studies, cultural immersion, social responsibility and community involvement."
More complete details are provided below.
Pitzer College
1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-6101
General Phone: (909) 621-8000
Admissions Phone: (909) 621-8129
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 621-8208
http://www.pitzer.edu
Pitzer College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 113 | sociology, English, political science, international studies, interdisciplinary studies, economics, anthropology, linguistics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Media | 20 | mass communication, journalism courses |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Science | 11 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, science and society, physics |
| Business And Management | 11 | organizational behavior, managerial economics |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, general philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 5 | neuroscience |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Pitzer College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 224 | 50 |
In 2005, Pitzer College had a total enrollment of 965 students (933 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 50% |
| New York | 7% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Pitzer College offers campus housing for 653 of its 933 (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 | 3,251 | 1,276 | 39% | 239 | 19% |
| Men | 1,162 | 434 | 37% | 75 | 17% |
| Women | 2,089 | 842 | 40% | 164 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
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 |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 56% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 621-8129
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,012 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,012 |
| Room and board | $ 8,632 |
| Room charge | $ 5,402 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Pitzer College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 621-8208
Pitzer College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $88,756 | 9 | $88,278 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $66,801 | 8 | $61,983 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $55,613 | 11 | $55,535 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $80,004 | 29 | $67,043 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pitzer College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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