Pitzer College
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Average High School GPA: 4.0
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1350-1510
ACT Range: 30-34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 1,000
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $56,700
Out-of-State Tuition: $56,700
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Claremont, California
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: West
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 57°F (14°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 88°F (31°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 19 inches (480 mm)
Nearest Airport: Ontario International Airport (ONT) — Approximately 12 miles (20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @pitzercollege
Swim team instagram: @sagehenswimanddive
Twitter: @pitzercollege
Facebook: Pitzer College
LinkedIn: Pitzer College
YouTube: Pitzer College
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Nickname: Sagehens
Mascot: The Sagehens
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Haldeman Pool
Head Coach: Jean-Paul Gowdy
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #24
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in Southern California Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SCIAC)
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #8
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Southern California Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SCIAC)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#264
#142
In Private Colleges
#60
In Liberal Arts Universities
#60
In The West
#158
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A
Diversity: A
Athletics: C+
Professors: B+
Dorms: A-
Student Life: B
Value: B+
Campus: B
Party Scene: B
Location: B+
Campus Food: A-
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #192 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR

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