About Pitzer College

Mission Statement Pitzer College produces engaged, socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding and environmental sensitivity. The meaningful participation of students, faculty and staff in college governance and academic program design is a Pitzer core value. Our community thrives within the mutually supportive framework of The Claremont Colleges, which provide an unsurpassed breadth of academic, athletic and social opportunities.

Quick Facts

• Total students: 1084 • Faculty: 100 • Majors: +40 • Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts • Most popular majors: psychology, sociology, political studies, media studies, environmental analysis and art. • College motto: Provida Futuri (Mindful of the Future) • Campus size: 34 acres • Established: 1963 • Named after citrus rancher Russell K. Pitzer (1878-1978) • A member of The Claremont Colleges • 1050 North Mills Ave. Claremont, CA 91711

Pitzer Core Values At Pitzer, five core values distinguish our approach to education:

• Social Responsibility • Intercultural Understanding • Interdisciplinary Learning • Student Engagement • Environmental Sustainability Recent Highlights:

• #1 Nationally for Fulbright Fellowships among undergraduate institutions for third consecutive year and most Fulbrights per 1,000 students for ninth consecutive year. • Most LEED Platinum and Gold-certified mixed-used residential halls among liberal arts colleges. • Pitzer students, faculty and staff volunteer more than 100,000 community service hours per year. • Pitzer College is the first and only college in US to create a secular studies field group.

2012 National Rankings

USNews & World Report Overall Rank #43 • Ranked #13 among High School Counselors in US News (up from #17 last year)

Forbes (America’s Top Colleges) • Overall Rank #110 (up from #130 last year) • Private College Rank #97 (up from #115 last year)

The Princeton Review (The Best 377 Colleges) included in overall list, no overall ranks • The Best Western Colleges, no ranks, one of 121 schools listed • #17 LGBT-Friendly Campus (out of 20) • #14 Most Liberal Students (out of 20)

Washington Monthly (College Guide), Best Liberal Arts Colleges • Ranked #63 (out of 254) • Ranked #2 (out of 254) for community service participation by students • Ranked #7 (out of 254) for courses/faculty/staff that support community service • Top 30% for students with a BA obtaining a PhD

College Prowler (College Rankings by Students, for Students) • Overall A for Academic • Overall A+ for Campus Dining • Overall A for Campus Housing • Ranked #1 (out of 1178) for most flexible curriculum • Greenest campus ranked #1 (out of 1159) • Healthiest dining options ranked #1 (of 1193) • Best vegetarian/vegan-friendly options ranked #1 (out of 1192) • Best quality food ranked #7 (out of 1197) • Best cafeteria variety ranked #8 (out of 1196) • Best dorm atmosphere ranked #8 (out of 1177) • Most liberal schools ranked #8 (out of 1176) • Best course variety ranked #19 (out of 1179) • Most caring professors ranked #39 (out of 1183)