Pitzer College

Pitzer College is a private liberal arts and sciences college located in Claremont, California. Founded in 1963, it became coeducational in 1970 and is part of The Claremont Colleges consortium. The college enrolls around 1,200 students and offers a personalized educational experience with approximately 39 majors and 23 minors. Pitzer emphasizes a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum focused on social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sustainability. With a low student-faculty ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 16, students benefit from close interaction with 105 full-time faculty members. Pitzer's governance model includes active student participation in decision-making processes. The college is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and is known for its commitment to producing socially responsible global citizens. Pitzer fosters a collaborative and creative campus culture, encouraging community engagement and meaningful participation in academic governance.