California State Polytechnic University - Pomona: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1353 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #375 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #337 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Pomona |
| #388 of 1,001 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 85 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 26,974
- Graduates
- 2,482
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- 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 61% and is among the top 22% 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 | 61% | 54% | 68% |
| Applicants | 41,226 | 21,139 | 20,087 |
| Admissions | 24,993 | 11,415 | 13,578 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,386 | 1,866 | 1,520 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 77 | 44 | 33 |
20,284 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,720 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | 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 |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 14508 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6407 (22%) |
| White | 4300 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1359 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 1003 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 928 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 863 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 56 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
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
- $9,025
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
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 | 4,128 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,570 |
| Room charge | $10,980 |
| Meal charge | $5,590 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona majors
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has granted 6,506 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 444 master's across 28 programs, and 15 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 | 1,644 | 46 | |
| Psychology, General | 364 | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 270 | 27 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 267 | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 244 | 27 | |
| Sociology, General | 270 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 245 | 23 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 227 | 20 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 198 | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 199 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 148 | 13 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 161 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 119 | 16 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 122 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 94 | 21 | |
| Graphic Design | 113 | ||
| Education, Other | 111 | ||
| Architecture | 95 | 7 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 101 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 95 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 93 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 93 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 82 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 69 | 8 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 73 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 73 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 66 | 3 | |
| History, General | 61 | 6 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 50 | 11 | |
| Biotechnology | 59 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 54 | ||
| Economics, General | 44 | 9 | |
| Criminology | 47 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 44 | ||
| Education, General | 42 | ||
| Food Science | 41 | ||
| Music, General | 39 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 36 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 35 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 34 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 33 | ||
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 33 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 30 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 30 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 28 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 22 | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 26 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 25 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 25 | ||
| Physics, General | 25 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 24 | ||
| Geography | 24 | ||
| Philosophy | 24 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 23 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Information Technology | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 14 | ||
| Public Administration | 10 | ||
| Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 7 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 5 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 3 | ||
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 6,506 | 444 | 15 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 67% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has published 6,348 scientific papers with 90,874 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, Law, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 46 | 160 |
| 1991 | 65 | 203 |
| 1992 | 58 | 208 |
| 1993 | 48 | 222 |
| 1994 | 46 | 241 |
| 1995 | 41 | 276 |
| 1996 | 54 | 298 |
| 1997 | 43 | 332 |
| 1998 | 51 | 354 |
| 1999 | 55 | 358 |
| 2000 | 64 | 421 |
| 2001 | 80 | 474 |
| 2002 | 83 | 554 |
| 2003 | 93 | 797 |
| 2004 | 140 | 852 |
| 2005 | 133 | 1031 |
| 2006 | 136 | 1424 |
| 2007 | 159 | 1552 |
| 2008 | 164 | 1883 |
| 2009 | 144 | 2058 |
| 2010 | 204 | 2402 |
| 2011 | 196 | 2813 |
| 2012 | 187 | 3060 |
| 2013 | 188 | 3587 |
| 2014 | 195 | 4016 |
| 2015 | 248 | 4243 |
| 2016 | 292 | 4431 |
| 2017 | 367 | 5034 |
| 2018 | 344 | 5793 |
| 2019 | 382 | 6775 |
| 2020 | 444 | 8275 |
| 2021 | 435 | 10820 |
| 2022 | 402 | 9796 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona alumni
-
Forest Whitaker
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actorfilm producerinternational forum participantfilm director
- Biography
-
Forest Steven Whitaker is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
-
Dave Mirra
- Occupations
- businesspersonsport cyclistanimatorrally driver
- Biography
-
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 inducted into the BMX Hall of Fame on June 11, 2016.
-
Dr DisRespect
- Occupations
- Internet celebrityvideo bloggeronline streamertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV, better known as Dr. Disrespect, or The Doc is an American video game streamer. He had over 4 million followers on Twitch when he was active on the site, and became known for playing battle royale games such as Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Call of Duty: Warzone, Fortnite, H1Z1, and PUBG: Battlegrounds.
-
Larry Wilmore
- Occupations
- television actorfilm producertelevision producerpodcasterscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Elister Larry Wilmore 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 is 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 | 2,041 |
| 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 |