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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, California 91768

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public institution in Pomona with particular strength in business and engineering.

A large campus of 24.3K undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,902 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,580.

Established
1938
Motto
Discere Faciendo
Mascot
Billy Bronco
Type
Public polytechnic university
Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association of NCAA Division II
Division
Division II

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74%Acceptance
SAT Avg
24,271Students
23:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$71,902Earnings 10yr
$11,580Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,439
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,319
Room & Board$16,330
Books & Supplies$995
Total Cost of Attendance$22,672
Average Net Price$11,580
Median Debt at Graduation$16,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$170

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,599
$30–48K$8,192
$48–75K$11,196
$75–110K$15,145
$110K+$20,829

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,580

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,437

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

171

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (92)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
24,271
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 13%
Black 2%
Hispanic 54%
Asian 22%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.7%
Freshman Retention88.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,466
8 Years$64,008
10 Years$71,902

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,600
Men
$64,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
Forbes
#255
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#41

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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