Pomona College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1222 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #343 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #311 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #590 of 1,361 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 80 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 7%
- Undergraduates
- 1,664
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.pomona.edu
Pomona College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pomona College has an acceptance rate of 7% and is among the top 1% 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 | 7% | 8% | 6% |
| Applicants | 12,121 | 4,985 | 7,133 |
| Admissions | 819 | 377 | 440 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 408 | 189 | 217 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
120 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1480
or below
75% of them
had 1560
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pomona College are 1480-1560 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
61 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pomona College are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 484 (29%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 298 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 272 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 213 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 177 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 157 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 55 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pomona College is $17,423 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $5,638 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $5,444 |
| $48-75K | $5,099 |
| $75-110K | $15,433 |
| $110K+ | $51,240 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,906 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,906 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,906 |
| Fee in-district | $420 |
| Fee in-state | $420 |
| Fee out-of-state | $420 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,609 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,374 |
| Room charge | $11,730 |
| Meal charge | $8,644 |
Pomona College majors
Pomona College has granted 453 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pomona College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 59 |
| Computer Science | 49 |
| Neuroscience | 25 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 |
| Molecular Biology | 22 |
| Mathematics, General | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 19 |
| Physics, General | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 15 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 14 |
| Environmental Science | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 6 |
| Linguistics | 6 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Asian-American Studies | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Pre-Engineering | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 453 |
Pomona College has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 92% | 95% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pomona College has published 7,672 scientific papers with 188,077 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Philosophy, Engineering, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 59 | 1181 |
| 1993 | 75 | 938 |
| 1994 | 68 | 986 |
| 1995 | 68 | 1005 |
| 1996 | 60 | 1160 |
| 1997 | 78 | 1190 |
| 1998 | 62 | 1296 |
| 1999 | 67 | 1501 |
| 2000 | 83 | 1851 |
| 2001 | 99 | 1905 |
| 2002 | 105 | 2256 |
| 2003 | 106 | 2580 |
| 2004 | 104 | 2759 |
| 2005 | 130 | 3155 |
| 2006 | 180 | 3815 |
| 2007 | 172 | 4402 |
| 2008 | 157 | 4780 |
| 2009 | 173 | 5439 |
| 2010 | 195 | 5784 |
| 2011 | 197 | 6160 |
| 2012 | 251 | 6828 |
| 2013 | 206 | 7078 |
| 2014 | 231 | 7657 |
| 2015 | 243 | 7743 |
| 2016 | 256 | 7608 |
| 2017 | 209 | 7870 |
| 2018 | 733 | 8721 |
| 2019 | 330 | 9630 |
| 2020 | 277 | 11248 |
| 2021 | 266 | 11501 |
| 2022 | 257 | 10752 |
| 2023 | 267 | 11271 |
| 2024 | 215 | 10310 |
Pomona College alumni
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Kris Kristofferson
- Enrolled in Pomona College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- recording artistsingervoice actorcomposersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Kristoffer Kristofferson was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a pioneering figure in the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, moving away from the polished Nashville sound and toward a more raw, introspective style. During the 1970s, he also embarked on a successful career as a Hollywood actor.
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Richard Chamberlain
- Occupations
- recording artistsingertheatrical directorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
George Richard Chamberlain is an American actor and singer who became a teen idol in the title role of the television show Dr. Kildare (1961–1966). He subsequently appeared in several miniseries, such as Shōgun (1980) and The Thorn Birds (1983). Chamberlain has also performed classical stage roles and worked in musical theater.
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Marianne Williamson
- Occupations
- politicianwriterpeace activistphilanthropist
- Biography
-
Marianne Deborah Williamson is an American author, speaker, and political activist. She began her professional career as spiritual leader of the Church of Today, a Unity Church in Warren, Michigan. Williamson has written several self-help books, including A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles in 1992, which became a New York Times Best Seller. She was launched into prominence by Oprah Winfrey, being a frequent guest on her daytime talk show and becoming known as her "spiritual advisor".
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Jason Beghe
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jason Deneen Beghe is an American actor. Since 2014, he has starred in the NBC TV series Chicago P.D. as Sergeant Hank Voight. He is also known for starring in the 1988 George A. Romero film Monkey Shines, playing Demi Moore's love interest in G.I. Jane, appearing as a police officer in the film Thelma & Louise, starring opposite Moira Kelly in the television series To Have & to Hold, and having recurring roles on Picket Fences, Melrose Place, Chicago Hope, American Dreams, Cane, and Californication.
General info
| Alternative names | PC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Our contribution to Christian civilization Our contribution to Christian civilization |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 856 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 550 N College Ave Claremont, California, 91711-4434 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 9096218131 |