Pitzer College
Pitzer College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California, and is part of The Claremont Colleges consortium.
It was founded in 1963 and is known for a strong commitment to social responsibility, environmental sustainability, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, and student engagement.
Academically, Pitzer offers 41 majors and 23 minors. Classes are small (student-faculty ratio ~10:1). The college emphasizes not just traditional academic learning, but active participation, community engagement, and global perspectives. Through its ties with the Claremont Colleges, students can cross-register in other colleges, giving them access to a broader range of courses.
Pitzer also has a very high rate of study abroad — over 50% of students participate. Its governance model values student participation: students play an active role in decision-making, policy, and campus life

