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, 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Pomona College is a private liberal arts institution that anchors the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges consortium. The 140-acre campus features Mission Revival-style architecture amid a mix of historic and contemporary buildings, with sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Founded in 1887, Pomona maintains highly selective admission standards and operates on a semester system, offering comprehensive liberal arts programs with particularly strong departments in mathematics, economics, and the natural sciences. Students are required to live on campus for all four years in one of the college's 16 residence halls, and they have access to resources across all five Claremont Colleges through cross-registration opportunities. The Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens compete in NCAA Division III athletics, sharing athletic programs with Pitzer College.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Pomona is rated within the top 5% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#20 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in California
#4 in Best Private Colleges in California
#7 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1480/1560 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $420 |
| Room and Board | $20,374 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $85,300 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Students considering Pomona are frequently interested in these similar colleges.
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025