Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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Located in Claremont, California, Pomona College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,401 prospective students applied, and 770 were granted admission. Of those admitted 416 enrolled in the school. 1,559 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 14 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $54,380 plus fees of $382. Pomona is ranked 19 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Pomona College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#19 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in California
#3 in Best Private Colleges in California
#7 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1390/1540 |
| ACT | 32/35 |
| GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $382 |
| Room and Board | $17,218 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,480 |
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.