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. It’s 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
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Admission Office 333 North College Way Claremont, CA 91711-6312 (909) 621-8134 Fax: (909) 621-8952 [email protected] Contact: Bruce Poch Vice President and Dean of Admissions |
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 | Degrees offered: |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Annual Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $33,932 | $35,625 | $37,017 | $38,394 | +3.72% |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $11,748 | $12,220 | $12,651 | $13,096 | +3.52% |
| Other | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $47,580 | $49,745 | $51,668 | $53,490 | +3.53% |
| In-state Off Campus | $34,832 | $36,525 | $37,917 | $39,294 | +3.63% |
| In-state with Family | $34,832 | $36,525 | $37,917 | $39,294 | +3.63% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 236 | 62% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 193 | 51% | $6,345,164 | $32,876 |
| • Federal grants | 76 | 20% | $245,578 | $3,231 |
| • Pell grants | 53 | 14% | $211,078 | $3,983 |
| • Other federal grants | 23 | 6% | $34,500 | $1,500 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 15 | 4% | $136,263 | $9,084 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 192 | 50% | $5,963,323 | $31,059 |
| Student loan aid | 17 | 4% | $40,174 | $2,363 |
| • Federal student loans | 9 | 2% | $23,475 | $2,608 |
| • Other student loans | 8 | 2% | $16,699 | $2,087 |
All Degrees and Programs
| BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT | |
| Total of All Education Programs | 387 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| African-american/black Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| American/united States Studies/civilization | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Asian Studies/civilization | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Asian-american Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| German Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/chicano Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 61 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Policy Analysis | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Science, Technology and Society | – | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 104 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 47 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Dance | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 4 | – | – | – | – |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $65 Online application fee: $65 |
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 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011 SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
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Undergraduate Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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 History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Cognitive Science B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*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.