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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Admission Requirements

Pomona, California

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Chances of getting into California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
61%
Admission Difficulty for California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is 61%.  It ranks #37 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 24,993 out of 41,226 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 58 percent on standardized admission tests. California State Polytechnic University Pomona typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by California State Polytechnic University Pomona.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1010-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT 
91%
SAT Scores for California State Polytechnic University Pomona
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1010
SAT Scores for California State Polytechnic University Pomona
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to California State Polytechnic University Pomona?

California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into California State Polytechnic University Pomona score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1010-1250.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

California State Polytechnic University Pomona admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >75%
1130 to 1250 Avg + 61%-75%
1010 to 1130 Avg - 45%-61%
890 to 1010 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 890 Low <30%
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
25%
ACT Scores for California State Polytechnic University Pomona
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for California State Polytechnic University Pomona
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?

California State Polytechnic University Pomona is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

California State Polytechnic University Pomona admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >75%
23 to 27 Avg + 61%-75%
19 to 23 Avg - 45%-61%
15 to 19 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 15 Low <30%
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.69
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into California State Polytechnic University Pomona?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at California State Polytechnic University Pomona was 3.69 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #31 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as California State Polytechnic University-Pomona accepts 61% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted California State Polytechnic University Pomona students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 30.44% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.66% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 14.15% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.88% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.54% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.16% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.17% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

California State Polytechnic University Pomona admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 20,087 21,139 41,226
Accepted 13,578 11,415 24,993
Acceptance Rate 68% 54% 61%
Enrolled 1,553 1,910 3,463
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 17% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to California State Polytechnic University Pomona is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to California State Polytechnic University Pomona and what student information is used for admission decisions?

California State Polytechnic University Pomona Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at California State Polytechnic University Pomona
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does California State Polytechnic University Pomona prefer SAT or ACT?

91% of students submit their SAT scores to California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. 25% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into California State Polytechnic University Pomona?

61% of those who apply are granted admission to California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for California State Polytechnic University Pomona?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1250. 91% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for California State Polytechnic University Pomona?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 27. 25% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.