California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial 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.

Racial demographics of California State Polytechnic University Pomona students
Race Percent of Students
White
19%
Black
3%
Hispanic
40%
Asian
24%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
5%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender 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.

Male to female gender ratio for California State Polytechnic University Pomona students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
56%
Women
44%
Enrollment by gender for California State Polytechnic University Pomona students
Gender Number of Students
Men
15,341
Women
12,295

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic 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.

Enrollment by geographic location for California State Polytechnic University Pomona students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
99%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$68,064 per year

49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

27,636
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 18.6%
Part-time undergraduates 11.1%

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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