Pomona College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1232 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #350 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #313 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #521 of 1,133 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 7%
- Undergraduates
- 1,764
- 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% | 7% | 6% |
| Applicants | 11,620 | 4,678 | 6,942 |
| Admissions | 771 | 336 | 435 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 451 | 196 | 255 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
166 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1470
or below
75% of them
had 1570
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pomona College are 1470-1570 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
129 or 29%
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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 602 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 305 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 281 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 200 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 154 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 142 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 67 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pomona College is $17,000 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 | $2,285 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $3,508 |
| $48-75K | $5,830 |
| $75-110K | $12,676 |
| $110K+ | $41,881 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,284 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,284 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,284 |
| Fee in-district | $402 |
| Fee in-state | $402 |
| Fee out-of-state | $402 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,612 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,524 |
| Room charge | $10,666 |
| Meal charge | $7,858 |
Pomona College majors
Pomona College has granted 347 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pomona College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 43 |
| Computer Science | 33 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 |
| Mathematics, General | 19 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 19 |
| Chemistry, General | 17 |
| Neuroscience | 17 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Physics, General | 14 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 |
| Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 10 |
| History, General | 9 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 6 |
| Linguistics | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 347 |
Pomona College has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 92% | 94% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pomona College has published 5,288 scientific papers with 103,475 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, Philosophy, Engineering, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50 | 522 |
| 1991 | 50 | 527 |
| 1992 | 51 | 599 |
| 1993 | 57 | 574 |
| 1994 | 54 | 565 |
| 1995 | 50 | 588 |
| 1996 | 49 | 662 |
| 1997 | 57 | 712 |
| 1998 | 51 | 779 |
| 1999 | 52 | 936 |
| 2000 | 58 | 1099 |
| 2001 | 71 | 1126 |
| 2002 | 76 | 1250 |
| 2003 | 78 | 1446 |
| 2004 | 77 | 1478 |
| 2005 | 108 | 1646 |
| 2006 | 113 | 2120 |
| 2007 | 132 | 2592 |
| 2008 | 138 | 2671 |
| 2009 | 148 | 3130 |
| 2010 | 149 | 3329 |
| 2011 | 160 | 3633 |
| 2012 | 199 | 3970 |
| 2013 | 161 | 4366 |
| 2014 | 176 | 4632 |
| 2015 | 193 | 4680 |
| 2016 | 209 | 4673 |
| 2017 | 179 | 5055 |
| 2018 | 205 | 5273 |
| 2019 | 227 | 6137 |
| 2020 | 204 | 7217 |
| 2021 | 230 | 8491 |
| 2022 | 204 | 7332 |
Pomona College alumni
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Kris Kristofferson
- Occupations
- composervoice actorsinger-songwriterrecording artistguitarist
- Biography
-
Kristoffer Kristofferson is an American retired country singer, songwriter, and actor. Among his songwriting credits are "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night", all of which were hits for other artists.
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Richard Chamberlain
- Occupations
- television actorautobiographerfilm actorfilm producerrecording artist
- 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) and was the first to play Jason Bourne in the 1988 television film The Bourne Identity. Chamberlain has also performed classical stage roles and worked in musical theatre.
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Marianne Williamson
- Occupations
- peace activistinternational forum participantpoliticianphilanthropistwriter
- Biography
-
Marianne Deborah Williamson is an American author and political candidate. Williamson attended Pomona College in California where studied theatre and philosophy before dropping out in 1973. She started her professional career as "Spiritual Leader" for the Church of Today, a Unity Church in Warren, Michigan. She then became known as an author writing self-help books such as 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, where she was a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and became known as Oprah's "spiritual advisor."
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Jason Beghe
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractor
- 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 | 798 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 550 N College Ave Claremont, California, 91711-6319 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 9096218131 |