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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 4,128
Student to faculty ratio 28 to 1
Acceptance rate 61%
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Pomona, California, Cal Poly Pomona is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Cal Poly Pomona boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,439

Cost of attendance at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,319

Cost of attendance at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona received on average $9,025 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,025
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,944 46% $5,254 $10,214,195
Other Federal Grant 1,946 46% $5,307 $10,327,792
State Grant/Scholarships 2,779 66% $2,715 $7,544,590
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,023 48% $5,302 $10,726,311
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,169 76% $9,025 $28,598,693

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students is 70.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.6%.

70.2%

  • asian 82.3% 475 students
  • African American 62.5% 75 students
  • white 76.3% 344 students
  • unknown 78.2% 61 students
  • hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 62.6% 715 students
  • International Students 62.7% 89 students
  • Mixed Race 71.8% 97 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training