School Information

87.4
Total Enrollment 1,550
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 7 : 1

Pomona College

http://www.pomona.edu
550 N College Ave, Claremont, California 91711-6319
(909) 621-8131

Throughout its history, Pomona College has educated men and women of exceptional promise. We gather students, regardless of financial circumstances, into a small residential community that is strongly rooted in Southern California yet global in its orientation. Through close ties among a diverse group of faculty, staff and classmates, Pomona students are inspired to engage in the probing inquiry and creative learning that enable them to identify and address their intellectual passions. This experience will continue to guide their contributions as the next generation of leaders, scholars, artists and citizens.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Pomona College, 62.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 60.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $30,377), and 8% receive loans ($5,354 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,651.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Pomona College is $16,869 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,149 people applied to Pomona College. Of the applicants, 16.0% were admitted (21.0% male & 13.0% female ) and 39.0% accepted (41.0% male and 37.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     27.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     97.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     86.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     94.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     95.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 2 Jan
Admissions Office Phone (909) 621-8137
Admissions Office Email admissions@pomona.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions Sumner Hall 333 N. College Way Claremont, CA 91711
Admissions Website http://www.pomona.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $65

In order to be accepted to Pomona College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Pomona College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 710
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 780
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 690
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 770
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 690
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 770
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 31
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 34
ACT English (25th Percentile) 29
ACT English (75th Percentile) 34
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 32
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 35
 
Pomona College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 18
African-American/Black Studies 4
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
Asian Studies/Civilization 3
Asian-American Studies 2
German Studies 1
Latin American Studies 5
Russian Studies 0
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 27
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
Molecular Biology 13
Communication, journalism, and related programs 9
Mass Communication/Media Studies 9
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer Science 3
English language and literature/letters 22
English Language and Literature, General 22
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
Chinese Language and Literature 2
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 0
Japanese Language and Literature 0
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
Russian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 2
History 17
History, General 17
Mathematics and statistics 18
Mathematics, General 18
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 42
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 17
Neuroscience 24
Science, Technology and Society 1
Natural resources and conservation 19
Environmental Science 19
Philosophy and religious studies 14
Philosophy 8
Religion/Religious Studies 6
Physical sciences 28
Chemistry, General 16
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Physics, General 7
Psychology 31
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 18
Psychology, General 13
Public administration and social service professions 14
Public Policy Analysis 14
Social sciences 88
Anthropology 3
Economics, General 47
International Relations and Affairs 17
Political Science and Government, General 15
Sociology 6
Visual and performing arts 14
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Dance, General 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
Music, General 6
 
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