Pomona College

Claremont, CA

Pomona College

Claremont, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$63,826

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
770
25th
730
75th
790
25th
750
75th
36
25th
35
75th
35
25th
29
75th
35
25th
33
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

7

students

1

faculty

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Extremely Selective

7%

acceptance rate

Accepted 749
Declined 9,917
Total Received 10,666
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Private

1,716

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1887, Pomona College is a private liberal arts college that offers a variety of undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences, humanities, and social sciences. It is known for its strong academic programs, its small class sizes, and its commitment to fostering a close-knit community. It is located on a 140-acre campus in Claremont, California—35 miles from Los Angeles, California.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,716
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

140-acre campus in Claremont (population: 36,015), 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Served by bus and train; air serves Ontario (10 miles); major airports serve Los Angeles. School operates transportation to downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Westwood, and UCLA. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Pomona College
333 North College Way
Claremont, CA
91711

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
96%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • Pomona College provides its students with copious amounts of chocolate during the last day of classes.
  • "Only in Southern California" can you go skiing in the morning and surfing in the afternoon, and that's just what Pomona College students do each year on Ski/Beach Day.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
93%
Top 1/4
100%
Top 1/2
100%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
770
25th
730
75th
790
25th
750
75th
36
25th
35
75th
35
25th
29
75th
35
25th
33

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Extremely Selective

7%

acceptance rate

Accepted 749
Declined 9,917
Total Received 10,666

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

55%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$55,218

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $62,326
Housing $11,730
Food $8,644
Additional fees $1,500
Books & supplies $1,100
Total $85,300
Average Financial Aid - $55,218
Total with Avg. Aid $30,082

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,205,552
State $979,874
Institutional $45,924,648
Other external $1,043,874
Total $50,153,948

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $15,000
Other external $373,701
Total $388,701

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 909 621-8205
F: 909 607-7941
financial.aid@pomona.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, surfing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, roller derby, roller hockey, rugby, soccer, surfing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, dodgeball, flag football, foosball, inner-tube water polo, racquetball, soccer (beach/indoor/outdoor), softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (beach/indoor)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics yes
Cognitive Science, General yes
Computer Science yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Linguistics yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medieval and Renaissance Studies yes
Molecular Biology yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Engineering yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Science, Technology and Society yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Mathematics
  3. Computer Science

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

1,716

total students

25%

in-state

75%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,716
students

Female
55%
938

Male
45%
778

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,706
students

Female
55%
934

Male
45%
772

1%

10
students

Female
40%
4

Male
60%
6

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Student Break-down

12%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
31%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: February 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

16

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

16

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 46
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Hong Kong
India
Singapore
Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors

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