Pitzer College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,978

Cost of attendance at Pitzer College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,978

Cost of attendance at Pitzer College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Pitzer College was $19,153. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Pitzer College

Pitzer College net price calculator

$19,153

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Pitzer College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,153	$10,942 (36%)	$985	$4,759	$3,023	$19,483	$35,754
2021	$30,095	$6,457 (18%)	$9,747	$17,181	$17,630	$27,920	$46,272
2020	$36,552	$6,539 (22%)	$15,922	$7,693	$15,939	$33,809	$45,705
2019	$30,013	$3,078 (11%)	$5,843	$11,430	$17,491	$27,558	$49,246
2018	$26,935	$1,414 (6%)	$9,203	$15,010	$20,673	$22,345	$44,335
2017	$25,521	$767 (3%)	$11,553	$11,849	$14,904	$26,027	$41,949
2016	$26,288	$206	$17,784	$13,072	$11,232	$30,142	$44,116
2015	$26,082	$2,943 (13%)	$12,389	$9,803	$20,585	$22,781	$44,731
2014	$23,139	--	$11,907	$14,214	$17,248	$20,059	$41,196

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Pitzer College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$74,950	$1,050 (1%)	$57,978	$15,872	$1,100
2021	$73,900	$1,950 (3%)	$55,878	$16,922	$1,100
2020	$75,850	$2,550 (3%)	$56,018	$18,732	$1,100
2019	$73,300	$2,800 (4%)	$54,056	$18,144	$1,100
2018	$70,500	$2,308 (3%)	$52,236	$17,264	$1,000
2017	$68,192	$2,312 (4%)	$50,430	$16,762	$1,000
2016	$65,880	$2,130 (3%)	$48,670	$16,210	$1,000
2015	$63,750	$2,334 (4%)	$47,020	$15,730	$1,000
2014	$61,416	$2,150 (4%)	$45,018	$15,398	$1,000
2013	$59,266	--	$43,402	$14,864	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Pitzer College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 972 dormitories available to its students at $11,282 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Pitzer College is $1,254 per month.
Does Pitzer College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Pitzer College for one academic year is $7,898, which works out to $878 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Pitzer College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Pitzer College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,300

If living off-campus, with family: $1,850

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,300
How much is Pitzer College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Pitzer College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Pitzer College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$7,212	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$7,212	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Pitzer College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Pitzer College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,898	$11,282	N/A	16	972
2021	$7,630	$10,900	N/A	16	972
2020	$7,372	$10,060	N/A	16	840
2019	$7,124	$9,720	N/A	16	840
2018	$6,886	$9,378	N/A	16	840
2017	$6,674	$9,088	N/A	16	840
2016	$6,440	$8,770	N/A	16	840

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pitzer College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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