California State Polytechnic University - Pomona: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1314 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #357 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #321 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Pomona |
| #529 of 1,042 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 102 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 25,255
- Graduates
- 2,381
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% 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 | 75% | 69% | 82% |
| Applicants | 49,944 | 25,834 | 24,110 |
| Admissions | 37,545 | 17,718 | 19,827 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,586 | 2,593 | 1,993 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 93 | 53 | 40 |
14,977 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
742 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 | 14906 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5911 (21%) |
| White | 3599 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 1058 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 826 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 680 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 585 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 40 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (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
- $11,833
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,684 | $17,688 |
| Fee in-district | $1,696 | $1,697 |
| Fee in-state | $1,696 | $1,697 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,696 | $1,697 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,095 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,602 |
| Room charge | $10,980 |
| Meal charge | $5,622 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona majors
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has granted 5,859 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 544 master's across 31 programs, and 18 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 | 1,348 | 72 | |
| Psychology, General | 363 | 15 | |
| Computer Science | 323 | 22 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 265 | 20 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 234 | 24 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 194 | 16 | |
| Sociology, General | 193 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 187 | 6 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 166 | 10 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 150 | 25 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 159 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 139 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 132 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 118 | 5 | |
| Graphic Design | 121 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 83 | 32 | |
| Architecture | 85 | 23 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 107 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 87 | 19 | |
| History, General | 100 | 6 | |
| Criminology | 105 | ||
| Education, Other | 105 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 89 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 72 | 11 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 62 | 18 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 74 | 2 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 64 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 44 | 13 | |
| Accounting | 51 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 46 | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 42 | 3 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 43 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 42 | ||
| Music, General | 42 | ||
| Management Science | 35 | ||
| Biotechnology | 34 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 33 | ||
| Education, General | 32 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 31 | ||
| Food Science | 30 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 29 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 27 | ||
| Geography | 27 | ||
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 26 | ||
| Physics, General | 25 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 19 | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 22 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Information Technology | 21 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 17 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 17 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 16 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 11 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 9 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 8 | ||
| Public Administration | 8 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 4 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,859 | 544 | 18 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 66% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has published 9,645 scientific papers with 164,944 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 79 | 353 |
| 1994 | 59 | 413 |
| 1995 | 59 | 451 |
| 1996 | 65 | 493 |
| 1997 | 45 | 515 |
| 1998 | 76 | 527 |
| 1999 | 76 | 559 |
| 2000 | 85 | 711 |
| 2001 | 87 | 713 |
| 2002 | 124 | 963 |
| 2003 | 128 | 1174 |
| 2004 | 155 | 1328 |
| 2005 | 183 | 1543 |
| 2006 | 165 | 2009 |
| 2007 | 206 | 2220 |
| 2008 | 206 | 2673 |
| 2009 | 182 | 2980 |
| 2010 | 243 | 3380 |
| 2011 | 280 | 3972 |
| 2012 | 236 | 4343 |
| 2013 | 238 | 5035 |
| 2014 | 250 | 5546 |
| 2015 | 303 | 5877 |
| 2016 | 381 | 6582 |
| 2017 | 416 | 7157 |
| 2018 | 445 | 8459 |
| 2019 | 479 | 10038 |
| 2020 | 639 | 12182 |
| 2021 | 519 | 13692 |
| 2022 | 607 | 13890 |
| 2023 | 686 | 14581 |
| 2024 | 607 | 15085 |
| 2025 | 462 | 13835 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona alumni
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Forest Whitaker
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directortelevision directoractorkarateka
- 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, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Best Actor Award at the 41st Cannes.
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Dave Mirra
- Occupations
- businesspersonsport cyclistanimatorrally driver
- 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
- television producerInternet celebrityvloggeronline streamer
- Biography
-
Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV, better known as Dr Disrespect or The Doc or DDR, 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 on a bombastic persona. He has invested in game studios, including founding the Midnight Society.
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Larry Wilmore
- Occupations
- television actorjournalisttelevision presenteractortelevision producer
- 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 was an executive producer for the ABC television series Black-ish, and since May 2017, with Issa Rae, of the HBO television series Insecure, is a co-creator, he has hosted a podcast, Black on the Air. On the show, he discusses current events and interviews guests. He was also 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 | 2,185 |
| 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 |