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Pitzer College Claremont, CA

4.1333, FourPointFive Average Rating

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Campus Life
Colleges » By State » California » Pitzer College » Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
1,080
Total Undergrads
Including 47 Part-time
274
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
60% Women
40% Men

Athletics

Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Basketball - - - Yes
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Soccer - - - Yes
Softball - - - Yes
Squash - - - Yes
Table Tennis - - - Yes
Tennis - - - Yes
Volleyball - - Yes Yes
Water Polo - - - Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8.5%
Black/non-Hispanic 6.1%
Hispanic 15.1%
Non-resident alien 3.3%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 26.0%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 40.3%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 12%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Shared library with other institution
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 16 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Radio Station
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 0
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 11

Notable Alumni

  • Danny Elfman, musician/composer
  • David Bloom, TV news anchor
  • Matt Nathanson, singer and songwriter
  • Max Brooks, best-selling author and Emmy award-winning writer for "Saturday Night Live"
  • Susan Feniger, chef and star of a television show on the Food Network
  • Anne Archer, Golden Globe-nominated actress
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Melissa from South Gate, CA
  • 5
    •

  • “The settings are great. You have your friends nearby. It's coed, but you live in a same sex suit, unless you prefer not to after your first year. The R.A.s…”

  • Jun-01-2012 » Read More
  • Jose from San Diego, CA
  • 5
    •

  • “The dorms are great! I stayed in the newer complex and it's 2 kids per room with a bathroom shared by two rooms. The rooms were small, but nice.…”

  • Jan-03-2013 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Melissa from South Gate, CA
  • Jun-01-2012 I am a current student here

    Food is amazing. The workers are friendly, and they love to have a conversation with you. They will become your friends. If you have any allergies, they will accommodate for you or if you'd like a particular ingredient, they will bring it to you.

    » Read More
  • 4
  • Larry from Los Angeles, CA
  • Apr-13-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    I've heard the food is good and dining card allows students to eat at any of the 5C's which are a part of the consortium

    » Read More
Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
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