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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate55%
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About Cal Poly Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is a public, state university in the suburb of Pomona, California. Cal Poly Pomona was founded in 1938. The university enrolls around 27,173 students per year, including 25,257 undergraduates.
Cal Poly Pomona Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Cal Poly Pomona. Around 55% of applicants get into Cal Poly Pomona each year. In 2022, 27,439 out of 49,721 total applicants were accepted.
| California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 55% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is located in the town of Pomona, California, near Los Angeles.
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College Info
Cal Poly Pomona Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Nov 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Cal Poly Pomona is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Cal Poly Pomona is Nov 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Cal Poly Pomona SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Cal Poly Pomona Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,120
In State$36,000
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$1,696
$1,696
Housing
$16,682
$16,682
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Cal Poly Pomona is like? There are approximately 27,173 students enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona, including 25,257 undergraduate students and 1,916 graduate students. 85% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
85%
Full Time15%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
27,173
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
55%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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