Pomona College
Pomona College is a private liberal arts college located in Claremont, California. It was founded in 1887. Its founders envisioned it as a place where students living in the Western United States could obtain the type of education available at private Northeastern schools. Pomona College offers small class sizes and sponsors prestigious academic programs.
There are 45 undergraduate programs available at Pomona College. The school does not offer graduate degree programs. As a result, Pomona College does not divert student education resources to support research or graduate schools.
Tuition rates are high at this institution, but financial aid is available to qualifying students. Students wanting to avoid student loan debt often chose Pomona since needs-based scholarships are used in lieu of loans.
Pomona College is located near the Pacific Ocean and Los Angeles. Its also nearby beautiful deserts and wilderness areas. If you want a high-quality education and are drawn to the glitz of Hollywood or the beauty of the Pacific Coast, Pomona College might be the right fit for you.
General Information
Admission Office
333 North College Way
Claremont, CA 91711-6312
(909) 621-8134
Fax: (909) 621-8952
admissions@pomona.edu
Contact: Bruce Poch
Vice President and Dean of Admissions
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Main Address
550 North College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-8000
www.pomona.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 1,532
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 382
Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,516
Setting
Suburban setting
Large town (10,000 - 49,999)
Residential campus
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Degrees offered:
 Bachelor's
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Tuition & Fees
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Estimated Annual Expenses |
2008-'09 |
2009-'10 |
2010-'11 |
2011-'12 |
% change 2010-'12 |
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Tuition and fees |
$33,932 |
$35,625 |
$37,017 |
$38,394 |
+3.72% |
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Books and Supplies |
$900 |
$900 |
$900 |
$900 |
0.00% |
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Living Arrangement - On Campus |
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Room and Board |
$11,748 |
$12,220 |
$12,651 |
$13,096 |
+3.52% |
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Other |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,100 |
$1,100 |
0.00% |
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Living Arrangement - Off Campus |
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Room and Board |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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Total Expenses |
2008-'09 |
2009-'10 |
2010-'11 |
2011-'12 |
% change 2010-'12 |
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In-state On Campus |
$47,580 |
$49,745 |
$51,668 |
$53,490 |
+3.53% |
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In-state Off Campus |
$34,832 |
$36,525 |
$37,917 |
$39,294 |
+3.63% |
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In-state with Family |
$34,832 |
$36,525 |
$37,917 |
$39,294 |
+3.63% |
Financial Aid
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Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
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Type of Aid
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Students
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Percent
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Amount
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Average Per Student
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All students financial aid |
236 |
62% |
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|
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Grant or scholarship aid |
193 |
51% |
$6,345,164 |
$32,876 |
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Federal grants |
76 |
20% |
$245,578 |
$3,231 |
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Pell grants |
53 |
14% |
$211,078 |
$3,983 |
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Other federal grants |
23 |
6% |
$34,500 |
$1,500 |
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State/local government grant or scholarships |
15 |
4% |
$136,263 |
$9,084 |
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Institutional grants or scholarships |
192 |
50% |
$5,963,323 |
$31,059 |
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Student loan aid |
17 |
4% |
$40,174 |
$2,363 |
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Federal student loans |
9 |
2% |
$23,475 |
$2,608 |
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Other student loans |
8 |
2% |
$16,699 |
$2,087 |
All Majors and Programs
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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PhD
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
387 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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African-american/black Studies |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Asian Studies/civilization |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Asian-american Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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German Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/chicano Studies |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Latin American Studies |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Russian Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Women's Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Biology and Biomedical Sciences |
61 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Biology and Biological Sciences, General |
18 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Molecular Biology |
10 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Neuroscience |
33 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Communication and Journalism Programs |
13 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Mass Communication/media Studies |
13 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Computing and Information Sciences |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer Science |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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English Language, Composition and Literature/letters |
27 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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English Language and Literature |
27 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
13 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Chinese Language and Literature |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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French Language and Literature |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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German Language and Literature |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Japanese Language and Literature |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Russian Language and Literature |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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History |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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History |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Human Services |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Public Policy Analysis |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Mathematics and Statistics |
28 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Mathematics |
28 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Science, Technology and Society |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Natural Resources and Conservation |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Environmental Science |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Physical Sciences |
25 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Chemistry |
18 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Geology and Earth Science |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Physics |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Psychology |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Psychology |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Social Sciences |
104 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Anthropology |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Economics |
47 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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International Relations and Affairs |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Political Science and Government |
29 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Sociology |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Dance |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Fine/studio Arts |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Music |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Above data represents first majors only.
(-) Indicates that a program is not offered at this level.
Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: Yes
Regular application fee: $65
Online application fee: $65
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Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: 16%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 97%
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Admissions Considerations
Secondary school GPA: Required
Secondary school rank: Required
Secondary school record: Required
Recommendations: Required
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required
Completion of college-prep program: Required
TOEFL: Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011
Number of Applicants: 7,207
Percent Admitted: 14%
Percented Admitted Who Enrolled: 39%
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Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
- 680 (25th Percentile)
- 780 (75th Percentile)
SAT Math
- 690 (25th Percentile)
- 770 (75th Percentile)
SAT Writing
- 680 (25th Percentile)
- 780 (75th Percentile)
ACT Composite
- 31 (25th Percentile)
- 34 (75th Percentile)
ACT English
- 31 (25th Percentile)
- 35 (75th Percentile)
ACT Math
- 31 (25th Percentile)
- 35 (75th Percentile)
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
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Retention and Graduate Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
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6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
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6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
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Undergraduate Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
 African-American Studies B
American Studies B
Asian American Studies B
Asian Studies B
German Studies B
Hispanic-American Studies B
Latin American Studies B
Women's Studies B
Arts, Visual & Performing
Art - General B
Art History/Criticism/Conservation B
Arts - General B
Dance B
Drama/Theater Arts B
Fine/Studio Arts B
Music - General B
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biology B
Molecular Biology B
Communications & Journalism
Mass Communications/Media Studies B
Computer & Information Sciences
Computer Science B
English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature - General B
Foreign Language & Literature
Chinese B
Classics B
Foreign Language & Literature - General B
French B
German B
Japanese B
Linguistics B
Russian B
Spanish B
History
History - General B
Mathematics
Mathematics - General B
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science B
Global Studies B
Mathematics/Computer Science B
Neuroscience B
Science, Technology & Society B
Natural Resources & Conservation
Environmental Studies B
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy B
Religion/Religious Studies B
Physical Sciences
Astronomy B
Chemistry B
Geology B
Physics B
Psychology
Psychology - General B
Public Administration & Services
Public Policy Analysis B
Social Sciences
Anthropology B
Economics B
International Relations B
Political Science/Government B
Social Sciences - General B
Sociology B
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Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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