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Colleges / Pomona College

Pomona College

Claremont, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate7%
Acceptance Rate7%

About Pomona College

One of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, Pomona is a close-knit and diverse community of accomplished scholars, scientists, entrepreneurs and artists who are passionate about making a difference in the world. There are approximately 1,747 students who come from 61 nations and 49 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. With a student-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, our students work closely with their professors in the classroom, in the lab and in the field. And our location—within an hour of Los Angeles and the mountains, desert and beaches—provides countless opportunities for field study, research and internships.

Pomona College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Claremont, California. Pomona College was founded in 1887. The college enrolls around 1,764 students per year, including 1,764 undergraduates.

Pomona College Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Pomona College. In 2022, Pomona College accepted 7% of applicants. In 2022, 11,620 students applied to Pomona College and 771 were admitted.

Pomona College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 7%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 13%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 37%

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Pomona College is located in the town of Claremont, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

If you would like to see Pomona College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Claremont, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ontario International.

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College Info

Pomona College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 8

Transfer Applications are Due

Feb 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Pomona College is Jan 8.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Pomona College is Feb 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Pomona College is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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Pomona College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1480 - 1550

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Math SAT Range

740 - 800

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Reading SAT Range

730 - 770

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1550 and Above

Good

1480 to 1550

Avg

1480 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Pomona College students is 1470. Applicants with SAT scores of 1550 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Pomona College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1480 to 1550 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1480 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Pomona College.

Pomona College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$79,696

In State

$79,696

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,818
$58,818
Fees
$420
$420
Housing
$19,358
$19,358
Books
$1,100
$1,100

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Pomona College is like? There are approximately 1,764 students enrolled at Pomona College. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 29% percent are from CA and 71% percent of students are from other states.

100%

Full Time

0.45%

Part Time

29%

In State

71%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,764

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

7%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$59,238

Out-of-State

$59,238

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 8
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