Pitzer Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Can I get into Pitzer? The school has a 16% acceptance rate. Last year, 608 out of 3,753 applicants were admitted making Pitzer a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Pitzer College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 43% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
16% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need exceptionally good grades to get into Pitzer College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Pitzer College was 3.85 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Pitzer is a very selective school.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 60% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 25% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Reach |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 4% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,493 | 1,260 | 3,753 |
| Accepted | 344 | 264 | 608 |
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 21% | 16% |
| Enrolled | 146 | 116 | 262 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 42% | 44% | 43% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Pitzer College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121257 IPEDS survey data for Pitzer College.