Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Claremont, California |
| Online | pomona.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Claremont, California, Pomona College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 11,620 prospective students applied, and 771 were granted admission. Of those admitted 451 enrolled in the school. 1,756 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $56,284 plus fees of $402. Pomona is ranked 19 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Pomona is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Pomona College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#19 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in California
#4 in Best Private Colleges in California
#37 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1470/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $402 |
| Room and Board | $18,524 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,710 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 26% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 9% |
| Physical Sciences | 7% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121345 IPEDS survey data for Pomona College.
Current students may use the Pomona College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.