Pitzer Admission Requirements
Claremont, CaliforniaChances of getting into Pitzer College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
13.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
How hard is it to get into Pitzer and can I get accepted? The school has a 13% acceptance rate ranking it #5 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 581 out of 4,358 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 47% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting SAT
-| 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 |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Pitzer ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| 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 |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.85Typical High School Grades
A-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. The school ranks #15 in California for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Pitzer is a very selective school.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,940 | 1,418 | 4,358 |
| Accepted | 344 | 237 | 581 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 17% | 13% |
| Enrolled | 160 | 113 | 273 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 47% | 48% | 47% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2020.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Pitzer College?
13% of those who apply are granted admission to Pitzer. Admission competition is very high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
