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Can You Afford Pitzer College?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Pitzer’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2020 - 2021 Costs Between $19,430 and $76,808

Feeling a little stressed about paying $76,808 to attend Pitzer College each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for California students, 43.0% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $36,748. Students from low-income families receive an average of $57,378 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$55,878
+ Room and board$18,530
+ Other expenses$2,400
Total cost$76,808
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$76,808
- Grants and scholarships$36,748
Net price$40,060
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$76,808
- Grants and scholarships$57,378
Net price$19,430
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Pitzer.

Projected Costs Between $92,926 and $476,954 For a Four Year Degree. Between $44,114 and $230,552 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend Pitzer in 2020 - 2021 was $76,808. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.4% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $82,088 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $90,696 for a bachelor degree candidate ($84,863 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $345,378 over the course of four years ($166,951 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Pitzer College

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.6%3.4%
Freshman year$21,499$40,542$82,088
Senior year$22,615$40,785$84,863
Total 2-year net price$44,114$81,328$166,951
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,806$30,983$63,602
Total monthly payment$508$936$1,921
Total amount paid$60,920$112,310$230,552
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.6%3.4%
Freshman year$21,499$40,542$82,088
Senior year$25,023$41,276$90,696
Total 4-year net price$92,926$163,634$345,378
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$35,401$62,339$131,576
Total monthly payment$1,069$1,883$3,975
Total amount paid$128,328$225,973$476,954

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