Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Pitzer College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$65K
+
Room
$22K
+
Books
$1,100
=
Sticker Price
$86,466
$65K+$22K+$1,100=$86,466
Your Family Income
Sticker
$86,466
−
Your Aid
$65,620
=
Net Price
$20,846
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Pitzer College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$86,466
Tuition and Fees
$65,192
Room and Board
$22,150
Books and Supplies
$1,100
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$52,275
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$34,191
Pitzer College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$14,535
$30–48k
$7,769
$48–75k
$20,846
$75–110k
$29,452
$110k+
$46,793
Understanding Your Aid Package
Pitzer College has a sticker price of $86,466 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $86,466/year
Average aid: $52,275 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$20,846/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$14,535/year
11% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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11%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
23%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$16,750
Range (25th–75th)$7,500 – $18,300
Median Parent PLUS Loans$51,525
Debt Manageability
0.24x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$69,512
Earnings Growth
+34%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-1,731
51th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$32,990
25th %ile
$95,186
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Pitzer College Cost & Financial Aid
Pitzer College's published tuition is $86,466 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $20,846—a difference of $65,620.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $14,535 at Pitzer College. 11% of students receive Pell Grants.
Pitzer College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Pitzer College graduates is $16,750, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $178 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $46,793 at Pitzer College—still $39,673 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
