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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 6%
Asian American 9%
Hispanic 15%
International 3%
Native American 1%
White 40%
Unknown 26%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 60%
Common States of Residence
  • Illinois
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Washington
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 34%
20-21: 47%
22-24: 16%
25+: 3%
Female Faculty 49%
Male Faculty 51%
Faculty Diversity African American: 7%
Asian American: 17%
Hispanic: 11%
International: 0%
Native American: 0%
White: 65%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Pitzer College can rightfully pride itself in being a diverse institution in areas of race, religion, sexual orientation, and more. Students agree that the campus is a very accepting place, regardless of what column you fall under or which political wing you identify with. That being said, however, diversity in the socioeconomic category is limited, as the majority of students comes from a middle- to upper-class background. Even so, you won't find any superiority complexes at Pitzer.

Pitzer, as well as the other Claremont Colleges, has numerous organizations for various races, religions, and political affiliations. For this reason, it is difficult to feel as though you don't belong. There are also endless opportunities to branch out to other cultures, whether it be by attending the International Festival (a day devoted to honoring the food and cultures of other countries) or by simply joining a discussion group hosted by members of another culture. Whatever you do, you are sure to be accepted if you come to the College.

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Diversity at Pitzer College

Anonymous

Pitzer College Student

1.2
D

All Talk

The only diversity are people of hispanic background and asian foreign exchange students, but other then that, the campus is predominantly white.

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Diversity at Pitzer College

nfarkas

Counseling Psychology '03

2.7
C+

If You're a Caucasian Middle Class Woman...

I recall most of the student population being Caucasian middle class women. With that being said, that's just the majority. I made a lot of friends of different ethnic backgrounds, and yes, men do go to Pitzer too! Some are even Republican!

Aug 22, 2011

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Diversity at Pitzer College

Gotcha123

Physics '10

4.2
A-

Happy Campers

Everybody's pretty accepting here. At least I don't see too much negativity in regards to race and stuff

Jun 16, 2011

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User rating for Pitzer College - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 30 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How diverse is the student body in the following areas?

How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

Pitzer is a safe place where gay students are sincerely accepted. In fact, Pitzer hosts the club Queer and Allies and is also a member of the QRC (Queer Resources Center), both of which help support the gay community and raise awareness of queer issues.

Political Activity

The majority of students at Pitzer is liberal, and most are politically active. One of Pitzer's educational objectives is "Social Responsibility," which allows students to further develop their political ideas and helps to put them into action.

Economic Status

While it is true that the vast majority of students at Pitzer comes from middle- to upper-class backgrounds, this does not generate any segregation amongst students. A good amount of students receives financial aid awards based on their demonstrated need, and it is not uncommon to discover that someone you know received a financial aid package.

Most Common Religions

The most common practiced religions at Pitzer are Christianity and Judaism, both of which have large followings. The Claremont Colleges offer numerous religious organizations that are generally very accepting of students of all religious backgrounds. There are often various religious events occurring around the 5Cs on any given day.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Minority clubs at Pitzer are very involved in the campus scene and play an active role in the general campus atmosphere. The Black Student Union, Latino Student Union, and Asian Pacific American Coalition are all well-known clubs around campus and host some of Pitzer's biggest events.

Did You Know?
  • Each semester, Pitzer brings students from Japan to study English. The Japanese students are set up with a Discussion Group Leader (DGL), whose role it is to help the students better acclimate to American life and also to help them with their English language skills.
  • Another program Pitzer is very much respected for is its New Resources program, which allows those over the age of 25 without a college degree a chance to obtain one. Many of the New Resources students are staff members working on campus.
  • Pitzer has a diversity program to help students who without financial aid could otherwise not afford to attend a small liberal arts college. The program also includes students coming from underrepresented cultures and ethnicities.
  • To help students better grasp the world around them, Pitzer professors often give students opportunities to study abroad with them during a break, usually to help with a new research project.

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Morgan Peterkin
Hometown
Greenwich, CT
Major
English and World Literature
Grad Year
2012

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