A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pomona are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
14%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at Pomona College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pomona has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
778
|
| Women |
938
|
Pomona serves a high number of out-of-state students with 75% of the student body residing outside of California or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
24%
|
| Out of State |
55%
|
| Foreign |
18%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121345 IPEDS survey data for Pomona College.