1050 North Mills AvenueClaremont, CA 91711-6101 909-621-8129
http://www.pitzer.edu admission@pitzer.edu
About Pitzer College
  • Year of Foundation 1963
  • Size of Campus 35 acre
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation None
  • Degrees Bachelor
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 963
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 59%, 41%, 46%
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State $37,520
  • Room and Board $11,950
  • Nonfall Registration Not Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition More selective
  • Application Fee 60
  • Enrollment No. 1,043
Reference: Pitzer College
Pitzer College produces engaged, socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding and environmental sensitivity. The meaningful participation of students, faculty and staff in college governance and academic program design is a Pitzer core value. Our community thrives within the mutually supportive framework of The Claremont Colleges, which provide an unsurpassed breadth of academic, athletic and social opportunities.
Social Life And Activities
  • Number of frats 0
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Kohoutek Festival; Groove at the Grove
  • Setting Suburban
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS); Black Student Union; 5-College Student Organizations: MEChA/LASO [Latino/a students], International Club, Pan African Students Association [PASA], Asian American Student A
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) 5-College Student Organizations: Claremont Colleges Christian Fellowship; Hillel [Jewish Student Organization]
  • Number of students in fraternities 0
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 0%
  • Alcohol Policies Yes
  • Other on-campus organizations 0%
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
  • Percent students who are frat members 0%
  • Number of sororities 0
  • Number of honor societies Psi Chi for Psychology
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest bus Claremont (3)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus Yes
  • Distance to nearest airport Ontario (10), Los Angeles (50)
  • Distance to nearest train Claremont (2)
Student Housing
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (94%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 60%
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing Yes
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 75%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 5%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Number of students using college housing 73%
  • College campus housing availability No
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 0%
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 4
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 35%
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined 0%
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
Campus Services
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 10,861
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 10
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Number of e-books 12,087
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations 25
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Library Facilities Honnold/Mudd Library--shared by the consortium; Sprague Science and Engineering Library at Harvey Mudd College; Seeley Mudd Science Library at Pomona College; Denison Library at Scripps College.
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 2,476,503
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Museums Pitzer Arboretum; Grove House; Nichols Gallery; Salathe Gallery.
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Number Of Subscriptions 17,052
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library 20
  • Computer Courses No
  • Number Of Microforms 1,455,319
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 500
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help writing
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms 50
  • Student Computer Availability No
Student Employment and Career
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs Pitzer and The Claremont Colleges, Teach for America, JET Programme, Morgan Stanley, Ontario-Montclair School District, Americorps
  • Employed Students after 2 years N/A
  • Career placment and training on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads N/A
  • Employed Students after 6 Months N/A
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment N/A
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Harvey Mudd College)
  • Employed Students after 1 year N/A
  • Student Employment Federal Work Study Program Available
  • Army ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Claremont McKenna College)
Loan, Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant Page Details
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