Pomona College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1202 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #337 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #304 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #599 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 79 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 7%
- Undergraduates
- 1,700
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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% | 7% |
| Applicants | 12,249 | 5,283 | 6,956 |
| Admissions | 868 | 401 | 466 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 436 | 194 | 242 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
155 or 36%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1490
or below
75% of them
had 1560
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pomona College are 1490-1560 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
59 or 14%
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 | 482 (28%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 321 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 288 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 235 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 154 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 153 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pomona College is $19,938 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 | $4,841 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,026 |
| $48-75K | $17,054 |
| $75-110K | $15,719 |
| $110K+ | $37,842 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $65,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $65,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $65,000 |
| Fee in-district | $420 |
| Fee in-state | $420 |
| Fee out-of-state | $420 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,612 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $21,394 |
| Room charge | $12,318 |
| Meal charge | $9,076 |
Pomona College majors
Pomona College has granted 451 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pomona College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 65 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 44 |
| Neuroscience | 33 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 29 |
| Mathematics, General | 26 |
| Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 |
| Environmental Science | 19 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 19 |
| Physics, General | 17 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 17 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Linguistics | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 3 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 3 |
| Sociology, General | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Studies | 2 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 451 |
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% | 93% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pomona College has published 7,811 scientific papers with 195,377 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 75 | 939 |
| 1994 | 68 | 989 |
| 1995 | 68 | 1005 |
| 1996 | 60 | 1162 |
| 1997 | 78 | 1192 |
| 1998 | 63 | 1303 |
| 1999 | 67 | 1504 |
| 2000 | 84 | 1860 |
| 2001 | 99 | 1912 |
| 2002 | 105 | 2258 |
| 2003 | 106 | 2580 |
| 2004 | 104 | 2763 |
| 2005 | 131 | 3157 |
| 2006 | 180 | 3815 |
| 2007 | 172 | 4402 |
| 2008 | 157 | 4779 |
| 2009 | 173 | 5444 |
| 2010 | 195 | 5786 |
| 2011 | 198 | 6161 |
| 2012 | 251 | 6831 |
| 2013 | 205 | 7076 |
| 2014 | 231 | 7658 |
| 2015 | 243 | 7741 |
| 2016 | 262 | 7607 |
| 2017 | 212 | 7875 |
| 2018 | 734 | 8719 |
| 2019 | 332 | 9638 |
| 2020 | 276 | 11258 |
| 2021 | 267 | 11500 |
| 2022 | 257 | 10754 |
| 2023 | 267 | 11264 |
| 2024 | 222 | 10429 |
| 2025 | 144 | 9401 |
Pomona College alumni
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Kris Kristofferson
- Enrolled in Pomona College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- voice actorcomposersinger-songwriteractormilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Kristoffer Kristofferson was an American musician 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. Some of his most famous songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" (1970), "For the Good Times" (1968), "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" (1969), and "Help Me Make It Through the Night" (1970), which were also recorded by and became hits for other artists.
-
Richard Chamberlain
- Occupations
- stage actoractortelevision actorautobiographerfilm actor
- Biography
-
George Richard Chamberlain was an American actor and singer whose career on stage and in film and television spanned over 60 years. He was the recipient of many accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards (out of 6 total nominations), four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, two Drama Desk Award nominations, and a Grammy Award nominations.
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Marianne Williamson
- Occupations
- writerpeace activistphilanthropistpolitician
- Biography
-
Marianne Deborah Williamson is an American author, speaker, and political activist. She began her professional career as a 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 rose to prominence through frequent appearances on Oprah Winfrey's 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 | 875 |
| 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 |