How to Apply
Pitzer College approaches admission holistically, based on academics, leadership, extracurriculars, and commitment to our core values
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From 44 states and 29 countries
First-Year Students
Are you a current high school student? Or did you recently graduate from high school but have not enrolled at another college? Then you’re a first-year applicant!
Transfer Students
Did you enroll and take classes at another college after graduating from high school? Apply to Pitzer as a Transfer Student.
International Students
Pitzer College welcomes students from around the globe as part of its commitment to intercultural understanding.
Non-Traditional Applicants (New Resources Students)
Are you 23 or older and have not received a bachelor’s degree? Our New Resources Program is open for students of nontraditional college age.
Readmission Students
Have you already enrolled at Pitzer College and want to return to campus? Fill out our Readmission application.
2024 Admitted Class Profile*
| Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Students of Color | International Students | First Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.6% | 3.98 | 54.4% | 7% | 11.7% |
*Based on 854 students in the admitted class as of 7/16/24
Gender
| Cis Man | Cis Woman | Other Gender* | Undisclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28% | 53.3% | 7.9% | 10.8% |
*Including, but not limited to, gender non-conforming, genderqueer, trans man, trans woman, non-binary
Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Asian or Asian American | Black or African American | Hispanic of Any Race | White | Two or More Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3% | 23% | 4% | 16.4% | 45.6% | 10.7% |
Geography
| In State | Out of State | States Represented | Countries Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52.4% | 47.6% | 41 | 23 |
| Top US States | Countries Represented |
|---|---|
| CA | China, India, Pakistan, Canada, |
| NY | Brazil, Ghana, South Korea, Taiwan |
| WA | Japan, Ethiopia, Malawi, Nepal |
| CO | Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Czech Republic |
| TX | France, Georgia, Bolivia, Saudi Arabia |
| MA | Turkey, Mexico, Hong Kong S.A.R. |
Top Majors
- Environmental Analysis
- Psychology
- Political Studies
- Biology
- Economics
- Sociology
- Critical Global Studies
- Neuroscience
| Admitted Class Profiles by Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 [PDF] | 2023 [PDF] | 2022 [PDF] | 2021 [PDF] | 2020 [PDF] | 2019 [PDF] | 2018 [PDF] | 2017 [PDF] |
Our Test-Free Policy
Pitzer College has a test-free policy through fall 2025. SAT or ACT scores are not accepted. English proficiency tests may be required for international applicants.
Principles of Good Practice Statement
Pitzer College adheres to the letter and spirit of the Statement of Principles of Good Practice of the National Association for College Admission. Pitzer College admits students of any race, color, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, creed, handicap, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other college-administered programs, or employment policies.
Contact Us
Have questions? We're here to help. Connect with a member of our Admission team, and we'll answer your questions about applying, visiting, and attending Pitzer one-on-one.