by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Pitzer worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Pitzer is ranked #1,748 out of 2,000 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #244 of 304 for value.
These Pitzer majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Political and Social Sciences | #37 of 46 |
| Environment / Natural Resources | #43 of 44 |
| Environmental Science | #236 of 272 |
| Economics | #254 of 304 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | #320 of 371 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | #353 of 405 |
| Social Science | #664 of 761 |
Below is the detailed Pitzer value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Pitzer College is ranked #68 out of #164 in California for quality and #244 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Pitzer financial aid page to be sure.
Pitzer College is ranked #1,748 out of 2,000 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Pitzer College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Pitzer costs about $64,511. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $258,042 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $86,466 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $34,191 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $64,511 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $258,042 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Pitzer net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Pitzer costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Pitzer degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $345,864 | — | — |
| All Students | $258,042 | #1,748 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $136,764 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $345,864 | — | — |
| All Students | $258,042 | #244 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $136,764 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Pitzer shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,284 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,361 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,911 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,791 |
| Over $110K | $49,894 |
About 42% of Pitzer undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $47,691 per year. Get more details on the Pitzer financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Pitzer net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.