Pomona College

Claremont, California
4-year Private university
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Overview

Pomona College is a private institution established in 1887 with suburban setting located at Claremont. It is ranked 6 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $52,780 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,704. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#6 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Claremont, California
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1887
Selectivity Very High
Size Small
1,599 Undergraduates
Website https://www.pomona.edu/

Learning

8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$72,696
Cost of Attendance
$14,908
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $52,780
Outstate Tuition Fee $52,780
Room and Board Fees $16,716
$56,600 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

9% (Very High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
$70 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
4.06 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition, QuestBridge

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a primary language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
01
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Feb
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$52,748 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$50,686 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $72,696
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Mar 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, CSS/ISFAA

Merit Scholarships

Not Available

Other Scholarships

Not Available

Students

1,599 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
98% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
93% Students graduate within 6 years