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Pomona College
Claremont,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate7%
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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.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Pomona College and Claremont are like without leaving home.
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.
Pomona College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1480 - 1550
Math SAT Range
740 - 800
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
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 Time0.45%
Part Time29%
In State71%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 8
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