- AcademicsB
- ValueA
- DiversityA
- CampusB-
- AthleticsA-
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC+
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyB-
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is ...
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Rankings
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Cost
Net Price
$12,598/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
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Student Faculty Ratio
28:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.197 responses
- 34%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.204 responses
- 51%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.205 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
1,312 GraduatesHospitality and Tourism Management
375 GraduatesComputer Science
198 GraduatesMechanical Engineering
185 GraduatesCivil Engineering
180 GraduatesBiology
175 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
159 GraduatesPsychology
154 GraduatesElectrical and Electronics Engineering
153 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
130 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
21,148Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 59%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.240 responses
Poll
- 60%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.302 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 74%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.140 responses
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Reviews
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I transferred to Cal Poly Pomona and loved it, because of my department! I was a history major and loved the professors. The classes were largely discussion based learning and put Cal Ploy's motto to the test: learning by doing. The professors encouraged collaborative learning and engaged every class meeting. The department as a whole was helpful and invested in learning and in the students. I am going into teaching to expose future generations to this style of learning and engagement. I am current in the single subject teaching program, and wish they would offer a credential program that in blended with a master's program in education. A huge disappointment, since a lot of universities do offer such programs.
I loved my time at Cal Poly! It is such a beautiful campus and I always enjoyed being on campus. A lot of the buildings just got updated with fresh paint and amenities, the new BRICK is amazing, and there's tons of food choices on campus. Although it's a big campus, it's easy to get around especially with the Bronco Express. I know they're planning on building a new student center building and expanding housing options too. I enjoyed all my courses and don't think I can complain about too many professors. All the staff and faculty in my department (psychology and sociology) were amazing to work with and very helpful. I would definitely recommend Cal Poly!
As a second-year student here, I have had a limited experience with Cal Poly Pomona, and college in general, so take my answer with a grain of salt.
Firstly, the tuition they're asking for is relatively small compared to many other universities.
Secondly, nobody really likes taking general ed classes, so Cal Poly Pomona offers something called IGE, which is pretty much all of the general education subjects mashed into one class. Take each IGE course consecutively for two years, and your general education is out of the way. IGE has no tests, no quizzes, but a lot of essays and a few projects each quarter. It's very interactive and a good way to make new friends, freshman or otherwise.
Third, all of the science/engineering programs that are offered here are very hands-on, as Cal Poly Pomona has a "learn by doing" philosophy, so we have co-requisite classes dedicated toward testing experiments and building things.
Firstly, the tuition they're asking for is relatively small compared to many other universities.
Secondly, nobody really likes taking general ed classes, so Cal Poly Pomona offers something called IGE, which is pretty much all of the general education subjects mashed into one class. Take each IGE course consecutively for two years, and your general education is out of the way. IGE has no tests, no quizzes, but a lot of essays and a few projects each quarter. It's very interactive and a good way to make new friends, freshman or otherwise.
Third, all of the science/engineering programs that are offered here are very hands-on, as Cal Poly Pomona has a "learn by doing" philosophy, so we have co-requisite classes dedicated toward testing experiments and building things.