by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Pitzer College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Pitzer College ran $65,192 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $304; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,888 |
| Fees | $304 |
| Total | $65,192 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Pitzer College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Pitzer College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Pitzer College runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Pitzer College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Pitzer College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $57,686 |
| Two Years Ago | $60,282 |
| One Year Ago | $62,392 |
| Most Recent Year | $64,888 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Pitzer has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition went up 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $67,800 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.99%, putting next year’s cost near $67,791.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $67,791 |
| In 2 Years | $70,494 |
| In 3 Years | $73,304 |
| In 4 Years | $76,226 |
| In 5 Years | $79,265 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $287,815.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Pitzer College, visit the Pitzer College Financial Aid page.
