Chances of getting into Pitzer College
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Pitzer and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Pitzer is 18%. It ranks #9 in California and #54 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Pitzer is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 673 out of 3,676 applicants were admitted.
Pitzer College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.93. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 53% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Pitzer College is a prized outcome for many students.
The Pitzer application fee is $70 and applications are due by Jan 1.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Pitzer College.
Pitzer SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| 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 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 |
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Pitzer GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Pitzer College?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Pitzer. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Pitzer College was 3.93 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in California for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Pitzer is a very selective school.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
High School Class Rank
69.23% of Pitzer College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 69.23% |
| Top 25% of class | 90.38% |
| Top 50% of class | 98% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,433 | 1,243 | 3,676 |
| Accepted | 417 | 256 | 673 |
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 21% | 18% |
| Enrolled | 227 | 130 | 357 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 54% | 51% | 53% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Pitzer College is $70.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Pitzer College and what student information is used for 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 |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121257 IPEDS survey data for Pitzer College.
FAQs
What is my chance of getting into Pitzer College?
18% 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.