Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pomona, California |
| Online | csupomona.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Cal Poly Pomona occupies a 1,438-acre campus in eastern Los Angeles County, situated at the former winter ranch estate of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. The university, established in 1938 and part of the California State University system, maintains the Arabian horse program initiated by Kellogg and features a mix of modern and Spanish colonial revival architecture across its suburban campus. Known for its polytechnic approach and learn-by-doing philosophy, the university offers strong programs in engineering, architecture, business administration, and agriculture, with the College of Engineering consistently ranking among the top public engineering programs in the western United States. The campus provides traditional dormitory and suite-style student housing, with first-year students primarily housed in traditional residence halls, while the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for California State Polytechnic University Pomona within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#590 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#188 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Colleges in California
#14 in Best Public Colleges in California
#443 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1250 |
| ACT | 19/27 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $995 |
| Other Fees | $1,697 |
| Room and Board | $16,330 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,041 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,805 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $995 |
| Other Fees | $1,697 |
| Room and Board | $16,330 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,041 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,685 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Engineering | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
| Architecture | 5% |
| Biology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110529 IPEDS survey data for California State Polytechnic University Pomona.
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Last updated February 24, 2025