California State Polytechnic University - Pomona: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1362 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #369 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #332 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Pomona |
| #522 of 1,020 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 103 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 24,455
- Graduates
- 2,393
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cpp.edu
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 68% | 80% |
| Applicants | 45,775 | 23,565 | 22,210 |
| Admissions | 33,737 | 15,967 | 17,770 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,209 | 2,348 | 1,861 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 102 | 64 | 38 |
15,169 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
857 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 14210 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5819 (22%) |
| White | 3625 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 992 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 839 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 683 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 607 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 43 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,441
- Students receiving aid
- 78%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,622 | $16,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,697 | $1,697 |
| Fee in-state | $1,697 | $1,697 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,697 | $1,697 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,149 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,682 |
| Room charge | $10,980 |
| Meal charge | $5,702 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona majors
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has granted 6,370 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 639 master's across 31 programs, and 21 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1,521 | 120 | |
| Psychology, General | 360 | 12 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 304 | 28 | |
| Computer Science | 264 | 35 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 214 | 38 | |
| Sociology, General | 238 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 216 | 19 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 207 | 9 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 174 | 8 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 177 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 170 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 149 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 123 | 16 | |
| Architecture | 120 | 13 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 126 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 103 | 20 | |
| Graphic Design | 116 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 114 | ||
| Education, Other | 113 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 80 | 26 | |
| Chemistry, General | 95 | 8 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 96 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 80 | 13 | |
| Criminology | 92 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 92 | ||
| History, General | 81 | 3 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 60 | 16 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 69 | 3 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 72 | ||
| Accounting | 64 | ||
| Economics, General | 55 | 8 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 53 | ||
| Music, General | 50 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 42 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 41 | ||
| Management Science | 39 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 37 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 36 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 36 | ||
| Biotechnology | 35 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 34 | ||
| Geography | 34 | ||
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 33 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 32 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 31 | ||
| Food Science | 31 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 29 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 26 | ||
| Physics, General | 25 | ||
| Information Technology | 24 | ||
| Philosophy | 24 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 22 | ||
| Education, General | 21 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 19 | 2 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 20 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 17 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 16 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 15 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 14 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 12 | ||
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 4 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 6,370 | 639 | 21 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 64% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has published 9,240 scientific papers with 154,072 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Law, Chemistry, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 71 | 318 |
| 1993 | 79 | 353 |
| 1994 | 58 | 412 |
| 1995 | 59 | 451 |
| 1996 | 65 | 483 |
| 1997 | 45 | 516 |
| 1998 | 76 | 528 |
| 1999 | 76 | 559 |
| 2000 | 85 | 711 |
| 2001 | 87 | 711 |
| 2002 | 124 | 963 |
| 2003 | 128 | 1173 |
| 2004 | 155 | 1327 |
| 2005 | 183 | 1540 |
| 2006 | 164 | 2010 |
| 2007 | 206 | 2224 |
| 2008 | 206 | 2673 |
| 2009 | 182 | 2981 |
| 2010 | 243 | 3377 |
| 2011 | 279 | 3971 |
| 2012 | 236 | 4335 |
| 2013 | 238 | 5031 |
| 2014 | 246 | 5540 |
| 2015 | 302 | 5825 |
| 2016 | 377 | 6562 |
| 2017 | 413 | 7140 |
| 2018 | 445 | 8454 |
| 2019 | 477 | 10034 |
| 2020 | 638 | 12169 |
| 2021 | 518 | 13676 |
| 2022 | 606 | 13873 |
| 2023 | 682 | 14536 |
| 2024 | 583 | 14932 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona alumni
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Forest Whitaker
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorfilm directortelevision directoractor
- Biography
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Forest Steven Whitaker is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist. His accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Dave Mirra
- Occupations
- animatorrally driverbusinesspersonsport cyclist
- Biography
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David Michael Mirra was an American BMX rider who also competed in rallycross racing. He set the record for most medals in BMX Freestyle at the X Games (later tied by Scotty Cranmer) and earned at least one BMX medal at the event in all but one year from the competition's inception in 1995 until 2009. He also competed for several years with the Subaru Rally Team USA as a rallycross driver. Mirra rode for and was fully sponsored by Haro Bikes from the mid-1990s until he started his own bike company. He was a member of the team which won the 2014 Race Across America four-person male (under 50) category. Mirra died by suicide on February 4, 2016. He was posthumously inducted into the BMX Hall of Fame on June 11, 2016.
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Dr Disrespect
- Occupations
- vloggeronline streamertelevision producerInternet celebrity
- Biography
-
Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV, better known as Dr Disrespect or The Doc, is an American live streamer. He became known for playing battle royale games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, H1Z1, and PUBG: Battlegrounds on Twitch and YouTube. While streaming, he takes a bombastic persona. He has invested in game studios, including founding the Midnight Society.
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Larry Wilmore
- Occupations
- screenwriterpodcastertelevision actorjournalisttelevision presenter
- Biography
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Elister Larry Wilmore III is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He served as the "Senior Black Correspondent" on The Daily Show from 2006 to 2014, and hosted The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore in 2015 and 2016. He is also the creator of the sitcom The Bernie Mac Show. He served as an executive producer for the ABC television series Black-ish, and is the co-creator, with Issa Rae, of the HBO television series Insecure. Since May 2017, he has hosted a podcast, Black on the Air, where he discusses current events and interviews guests. He was the host of the talk show Wilmore.
General info
| Alternative names | Cal Poly Pomona |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1938 |
| Motto | Instrumentum Disciplinae Application of Knowledge |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to June. Also Summer Quarter (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,111 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3801 W Temple Avenue Pomona, California, 91768 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 152,000 |
| Phone | 9098697659 |