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Pomona College

Claremont, California 91711-4434

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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

Campus Visits

116 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
7%Acceptance
1520SAT Avg
1,638Students
7:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$77,779Earnings 10yr
$19,424Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pomona College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate6.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1520

Reading & WritingMid: 750
730770
MathMid: 770
750790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

6.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1520

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,424

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (39)

Student Life

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
8 Years$68,385
10 Years$77,779

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,700
Men
$91,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#5
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#10

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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