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Pomona College

Claremont, California 91711-4434

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — strong graduate outcomes

Pomona College is a private institution in Claremont with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1520, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,779 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,424.

Established
1887
Mascot
Cecil the Sagehen
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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7%Acceptance
1520SAT Avg
1,638Students
7:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$77,779Earnings 10yr
$19,424Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate6.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1520

Reading & WritingMid: 750
730770
MathMid: 770
750790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,326
Room & Board$20,374
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$81,196
Average Net Price$19,424
Median Debt at Graduation$11,782
Monthly Payment (10yr)$125

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,638
$30–48K$5,444
$48–75K$5,099
$75–110K$15,433
$110K+$51,240

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

92.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

96%

Very Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
1,638
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Black 11%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 18%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate93.2%
Freshman Retention95.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,850
10 Years$77,779

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#5
—
vs 2024
Forbes
#37
—
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
—
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#10
—
vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • •Classes first began at Ayer Cottage, a rental house in Pomona, California, on September 12, 1888, with a permanent campus planned at Piedmont Mesa four miles north of the city.
  • •Sumner led the college during its first years, helping hire its first official president, Cyrus G.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
30 mi(52 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
101 mi(175 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
327 mi(567 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles41 mi
SAN San Diego99 mi
LAS Las Vegas199 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2562 mi · ~74h 1m drive
New York, NY2417 mi · ~69h 49m drive
Hartford, CT2482 mi · ~71h 42m drive
Providence, RI2546 mi · ~73h 33m drive
Albany, NY2424 mi · ~70h 2m drive
Syracuse, NY2303 mi · ~66h 32m drive
Rochester, NY2230 mi · ~64h 25m drive
Buffalo, NY2165 mi · ~62h 33m drive
Philadelphia, PA2359 mi · ~68h 9m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2103 mi · ~60h 45m drive
Harrisburg, PA2267 mi · ~65h 29m drive
Newark, NJ2408 mi · ~69h 34m drive
Washington, DC2265 mi · ~65h 26m drive
Baltimore, MD2285 mi · ~66h 1m drive
Atlanta, GA1902 mi · ~54h 57m drive
Charlotte, NC2085 mi · ~60h 14m drive
Raleigh, NC2202 mi · ~63h 37m drive
Miami, FL2306 mi · ~66h 37m drive
Orlando, FL2167 mi · ~62h 36m drive
Tampa, FL2119 mi · ~61h 13m drive
Nashville, TN1746 mi · ~50h 26m drive
New Orleans, LA1639 mi · ~47h 21m drive
Richmond, VA2252 mi · ~65h 3m drive
Chicago, IL1714 mi · ~49h 31m drive
Detroit, MI1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive
Minneapolis, MN1495 mi · ~43h 11m drive
St. Louis, MO1556 mi · ~44h 57m drive
Kansas City, MO1325 mi · ~38h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN1777 mi · ~51h 20m drive
Columbus, OH1944 mi · ~56h 10m drive
Cleveland, OH2016 mi · ~58h 14m drive
Milwaukee, WI1714 mi · ~49h 31m drive
Dallas, TX1207 mi · ~34h 52m drive
Houston, TX1341 mi · ~38h 44m drive
Austin, TX1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive
Los Angeles, CA30 mi · ~52 min drive
San Francisco, CA366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
San Diego, CA101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Seattle, WA963 mi · ~27h 49m drive
Portland, OR831 mi · ~24h drive
Denver, CO803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Salt Lake City, UT560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI2590 mi · ~74h 49m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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