California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Demographics & Diversity
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Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
Racial Diversity
Very HighRacial Diversity Index: 72%
Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
Gender Diversity
Very HighGender Diversity Index: 49%
There are 25% more male students than female students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University Pomona with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Extremely LowGeographic Diversity Index: 1%
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona draws 99 percent of students from California, 1 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
Median Household Income
$68,064 per year49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Total Enrollment
Total Enrollment
Total enrollment
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110529.
Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.
Last updated: August 2026