Pitzer Admission Requirements

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Pitzer Admission Overview

Pitzer admission requirements are highly competitive. Last year Pitzer admitted 25.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.93 GPA (A). Pitzer is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pitzer is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pitzer Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

25.2%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Pitzer acceptance rate is 25.2%. Last year, only 865 of 3,438 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in California and the 88th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

Pitzer is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Pitzer College typically 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. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pitzer GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.93

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.93

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Pitzer typically have around a 3.93 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Pitzer is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

38% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #8 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Pitzer College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Pitzer College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,565	973	3,438
Accepted	462	256	865
Acceptance Rate	30%	26%	25%
Enrolled	165	126	310
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	36%	49%	36%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Pitzer College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Pitzer College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

123

Applicants have 123 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Pitzer College is $70.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Pitzer College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Pitzer is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 25.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.93 GPA (about an A average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025