Pomona College
- A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Claremont, CA
- 367 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA+
- CampusA+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationB+
- DormsA+
- Campus FoodA+
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Pomona College Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8%
SAT Range
1370-1530
ACT Range
30-34
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$18,427/ 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
A+
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Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 93%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.27 responses
- 67%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.30 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.30 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Economics
50 GraduatesComputer Science
39 GraduatesMathematics
37 GraduatesPsychology
25 GraduatesNeuroscience and Neurobiology
23 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
23 GraduatesInternational Relations
17 GraduatesBiology
16 GraduatesEnvironmental Science
16 GraduatesBiochemistry and Molecular Biology
15 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,578Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
29%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 60%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.30 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.32 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%- 82%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.11 responses
Pomona College Reviews
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I'm only a sophomore, but I've gotten involved with research for all four semesters, received internship funding, had expenses for two conferences paid for, was actively involved in an award winning Mock Trial without any experience, and learned how to play the violin through free private music lessons. I've also been able to go to Los Angeles often for endless entertainment, natural beauty, and incredible eats. This place may be tiny, but it is bustling with opportunity. The academic experience is robust, with professors who love to teach and peers who love to learn. The Claremont Colleges add so much depth, and each is distinctive enough to venture out to and seek out new perspective. I had my choice of attending a world-renowned university over here, but I could see the difference in how the undergraduates were valued. The only thing I wish were different was the lack of name brand- Pomona is so unknown by most! Still, if you are willing to work hard, you can go anywhere from here.
Pomona College was not my dream school, but it has become that for me. It's a top ranked liberal arts college that exemplifies the best of the best in college education. I feel well rounded, supported and excited to learn every day. It's amazing to be surrounded by people who are as passionate as me. Every one is incredibly talented and our professors genuinely care about helping us, especially since it is an undergraduate only college. It's a diverse and welcoming place that I strongly encourage all students to look into. It also provides amazing financial aid. There are problems with the administration just like at every college but the students here are determined to fix those problems and build a better institution.
Pomona has excellent opportunities for all students, but especially low-income and first generation students, given its incredible resources and full-ride, need-based financial aid programs. Resources include mentor groups, career counseling, free one-on-one academic help through different programs (writing center, quantitative skills center, language center, etc.), among others. The community is diverse, tight-knit, collaborative, and a wonderful place to spend your four years of undergrad. One con is the location, which is small, far from LA anc can feel claustrophobic at times.