Chances of getting into Pomona College
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Pomona and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Pomona is 9%. It ranks #3 in California and #12 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Pomona is extremely competitive school to get into with a very low chance of acceptance - even for applicants with the highest scores and grades. Last year, 895 out of 10,388 applicants were admitted.
Pomona College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.89. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 45% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Pomona application fee is $70 and applications are due by Dec 15.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Pomona College.
Pomona SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Pomona ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
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Pomona GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Pomona College?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Pomona. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Pomona College was 3.89 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #13 in California for highest average GPA. Given the school's very highly selective admissions, acceptance at Pomona extremely difficult and unlikely even with a 3.89 GPA. The school should be considered a reach even if you have a 3.89 GPA.
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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.89 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
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High School Class Rank
90% of Pomona College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 90% |
| Top 25% of class | 8% |
| Top 50% of class | 2% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,254 | 4,134 | 10,388 |
| Accepted | 478 | 417 | 895 |
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 10% | 9% |
| Enrolled | 212 | 187 | 399 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 44% | 45% | 45% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 9 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Dec 15, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Pomona College is $70.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Pomona College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Considered but not required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121345 IPEDS survey data for Pomona College.
FAQs
Does Pomona College prefer SAT or ACT?
62% of students submit their SAT scores to Pomona. 57% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Pomona College?
9% of those who apply are granted admission to Pomona. Admission competition is extreme and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.