Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pitzer's yield is 18 pts higher than Occidental's
Yield rate - 2
Pitzer admits 34% vs. 44% at Occidental
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- PitzerVery selective
- OccidentalVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- PitzerTest-blind
- OccidentalTest-optional
How they read a record
Pitzer
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Occidental
Class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Pitzer | Occidental |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Pitzer College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Occidental College Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicantsAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why