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Pomona College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,612
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 7%
Students retention rate 96%
On-time graduation rate 93%

Located in Claremont, California, Pomona College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Pomona College is 7%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Pomona College 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Pomona College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pomona College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , 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 74%, 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

6.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,686

Cost of attendance at Pomona College in 2022 for students from California.

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

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,686

Cost of attendance at Pomona College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Pomona College received on average $53,094 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.

$53,094
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 83 21% $5,138 $426,420
Other Federal Grant 83 21% $6,897 $572,420
State Grant/Scholarships 21 5% $9,084 $190,764
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 229 57% $49,761 $11,395,348
Total Grant & Scholarships 229 57% $53,094 $12,158,532

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pomona College 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 Pomona College students is 93.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 93.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 92.2%.

93.0%

  • asian 94.8% 55 students
  • African American 97.4% 38 students
  • white 90.2% 119 students
  • unknown 96.3% 26 students
  • hispanic 94.4% 67 students
  • International Students 97.8% 44 students
  • Mixed Race 80.8% 21 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Pomona College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pomona College 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

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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