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Los Angeles, CA · Claremont, CA
| Occidental College | Pitzer College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,263/yr | $34,191/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,705/yr | $14,535/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $16,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,655/yr | $7,769/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,468/yr | $20,846/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,033/yr | $29,452/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $54,959/yr | $46,793/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $178/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,252/yr | $22,150/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $17,314/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,880/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $84,800/yr | $86,466/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $66,274/yr | $65,192/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $66,274/yr | $65,192/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 11% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 20% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 44% | 25% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1380–1520 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1452 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 31–34 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 33–35 · Math 28–33 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,573 | 3,464 |
| Students accepted | 2,622 | 577 |
| Students who enrolled | 532 | 275 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 48% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 23% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 81% | 83% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 94% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $75,951/yr | $69,512/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $53,141–$105,789 | $32,990–$95,186 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 82% | 85% |
| White students graduating | 81% | 86% |
| Black students graduating | 82% | 92% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 79% | 77% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,209/yr | $51,784/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 58% |
| Pell students who graduate | 86% | 89% |
| First-gen students who finish | 82% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 11% | 8.5% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,002/yr | $55,766/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 29% · Visual & Performing Arts 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% | Social Sciences 16% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 15% · Natural Resources & Conservation 12% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 29% of degrees | Social Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 13% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $64,885/yr | Economics — $59,767/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,877 | 1,227 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $12,349/mo | $12,503/mo |
| Full-time professors | 75% | 80% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $76,004 | $71,480 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Claremont, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1887 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5% | 8.6% |
| Men | 41% | 41% |
| Women | 59% | 59% |
| White students | 46% | 47% |
| Black students | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 12% |
| Asian students | 16% | 13% |
| Two or more races | 9.8% | 10% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $24,676/yr | $26,633/yr |
| Endowment | $654.3M | $191.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,650 | 987 |
| Required to live on campus | Yes — for first-year students | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,338/yr | $12,092/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,794/yr | $9,282/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 374 | 542 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.5M | $7.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.0M | $7.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $69,049 | $76,947 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.