Pitzer College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Pitzer College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

18.4%

Admission Difficulty for Pitzer College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very High

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Pitzer is 18.4%. Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in California and the 64th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Pitzer and can you get accepted?

Pitzer is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 644 out of the 3,500 who applied 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 or better. 48% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Pitzer?

18% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Pitzer College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.93 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Pitzer GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.93

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Pitzer College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Pitzer are to have around a 3.93 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough for you to gain admission as Pitzer is a very selective school.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Pitzer is 3.93 on the 4.0 scale. 38% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #8 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Pitzer is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Pitzer College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	37.72%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	32.52%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	21.17%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	7.36%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	1.23%	Low
2.50 to 2.99	0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Pitzer SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Pitzer College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Pitzer College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Pitzer College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Pitzer ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Pitzer College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Pitzer College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

69% of Pitzer College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Pitzer College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	69.23%
Top 25% of class	90.38%
Top 50% of class	98%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Pitzer College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,127	1,145	3,500
Accepted	365	231	644
Acceptance Rate	17%	20%	18%
Enrolled	159	129	309
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	44%	56%	48%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 41 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2025.

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?

Pitzer College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted