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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
  • 4 Year
  • POMONA, CA
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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
#511 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • POMONA, CA
  • 3,233 reviews
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    California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    10%
    Average Housing Cost
    $10,980 / year
    Poll
    41%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 771 responses
    Poll
    54%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 304 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,590 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 632 responses
    • Starbucks
      15%
    • Subway
      14%
    • Einstein's bagels
      12%
    • Qdoba
      10%
    • Jamba Juice
      10%
    • Panda Express
      9%
    • Poly Trolley
      8%
    53%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 217 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 158 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      23%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      58%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      16%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      2%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    80%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 189 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 125 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      50%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      45%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      1%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 147 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      20%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      59%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      12%
    • Not very visible.
      8%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 340 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      26%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      61%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      11%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Student Government, Newspaper, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 236 responses
    • Bronco Fusion
      24%
    • Pumpkin Festival
      14%
    • Hot Dog Caper
      12%
    • Homecoming Week
      10%
    • Cal Poly Rose Float (Club)
      9%
    • Greek Week
      8%
    • I usually do not attend any
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 212 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      17%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      27%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      19%
    • Parties? What parties?
      35%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 109 responses
    • Bronco Fusion
      25%
    • First week of school.
      17%
    • I don't go to parties
      14%
    • Halloween
      13%
    • Homecoming Week
      13%
    • I have no idea
      10%
    • I do not attend the school to know about parties
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    2%
    Women in Sororities
    1%
    58%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 278 responses
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