Pitzer College
About
A member of the prestigious Claremont Colleges consortium, Pitzer College is best known for its progressive ethos, emphasis on social justice, and deep commitment to environmental sustainability. The college features standout interdisciplinary programs in fields like Environmental Analysis, Psychology, Sociology, and Media Studies, while giving students the freedom to design their own majors. Campus culture is vibrant, collaborative, and socially conscious, highlighted by a unique governance model where students actively vote alongside faculty on key institutional decisions. This egalitarian environment, paired with seamless access to the shared academic and social resources of the five-college system, makes Pitzer an ideal fit for self-directed, impact-driven learners.
Wikipedia:Pitzer College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. It was founded in 1963 as a women's college in the Claremont Colleges consortium and became coeducational in 1970.
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Essay Requirements
Pitzer College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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