Pitzer College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Pitzer’s 25.2% acceptance rate means strong grades are common in the applicant pool, so your testing target should be the high end of its admitted-student score range, not just a score near average. Since Pitzer is test-optional, submit scores only if they support the same academic strength as a 3.88 GPA.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Pitzer College facts and stats
Pitzer College enrolls 1,242 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Pitzer has a 94% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 83%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10.2:1.
Claremont, CA
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Key Pitzer College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 6
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
January 6
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Pitzer, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year plus the fall for retakes. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, an October SAT or ACT retake is typically the last fall sitting that can arrive in time, so earlier retakes give you more room to build a stronger superscore.
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What you'll actually pay
Pitzer is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $65,192, and 33% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the January 6 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At Pitzer College, tuition, fees, room and board total about $87,342 per year. About 33% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $61,090, which can substantially reduce the billed cost for eligible students. The average merit award is $7,000. Students graduate with an average debt of $22,896.
Student life at Pitzer College
85% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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