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Paying for Pitzer

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Pitzer actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Pitzer for families earning under $120,000 a year. Pitzer Opportunity Grant: free tuition for families with income and assets under $120k (domestic); meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students; no loans policy.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Pitzer's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$15,922/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$7,693/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$15,939/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$33,809/yr after aid
$110k+$45,705/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$89,742
Tuition & fees$65,192
Room & board$23,760
Average net price$31,663
Students on aid41%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

Pitzer cost & aid FAQ

How much does Pitzer cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $31,663 per year at Pitzer after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $89,742. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Pitzer cost by family income?

At Pitzer, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $15,922 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $45,705 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Pitzer offer free tuition?

Yes. Pitzer waives tuition for families earning under $120,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Pitzer give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Pitzer's financial aid office.

Does Pitzer meet full financial need?

Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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