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Overview

Pomona
Location Claremont, CA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 1,716
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #21
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website pomona.edu
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Costs

Pomona
Tuition (In State) $58,818
Tuition (Out of State) $58,818
Room & Board $19,358
Avg Net Price $19,962
Avg Grant Aid $57,848
% Receiving Grant Aid 47%

Admission

Pomona
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 10,666
Admitted 749
Acceptance Rate 7%
Enrolled % 55.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.89
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Extreme
ACT Range 33/35
SAT Range 1480/1560
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 8, 2025

Academics

Pomona
Student to Faculty Ratio 7:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (26%)
  • Biology (14%)
  • Natural Resources Conservation (9%)
  • Physical Sciences (7%)
  • Psychology (6%)

Outcomes

Pomona
Graduation Rate 95%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $70,500
Making Student Loan Payments -
Median Student Loan Debt $11,000
Median Loan Payment $113

Diversity

Pomona
% Men 45%
% Women 55%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 40%
% Black 7%
% Hispanic 15%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 8%
% International 10%
% Unknown Race 6%

Students

Pomona
% In-State 24%
% Out-of-State 55%

Campus

Pomona
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/