Pomona College
Pomona College is a private university in Claremont, California, enrolling about 1,666 students. Admission is highly selective, with an acceptance rate of about 7.09% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $77,779 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $65,420
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,285 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 7.09% Highly Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,666 99.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 93.20%
- Average SAT Score: 1534
Pomona College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pomona College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pomona College?
Pomona College is located in Claremont, CA (ZIP 91711-4434).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Pomona College public or private?
Pomona College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pomona College cost?
Published tuition: $65,420.
Average net price after aid: $19,285.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,841 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,026 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,054 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,719 |
| $110,001+ | $37,842 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $261,680.
How hard is it to get into Pomona College?
Admission rate: 7.09%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1534 and midpoint ACT 34.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pomona College?
Total enrollment: 1,666 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pomona College?
150%-time completion rate: 93.20%.
First-year retention: 97.5%.
What do graduates of Pomona College earn?
Median earnings: $60,850 six years after entry; $77,779 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,782.
19.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pomona College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (527 completions)
- Computer Science (66 completions)
- General Economics (51 completions)
- General Mathematics (36 completions)
- CIP 261501 (35 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (29 completions)
- CIP 260204 (27 completions)
- Social Sciences (25 completions)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing (21 completions)
- CIP 400801 (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pomona College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 7.09%; completion rate 93.20%; median earnings $77,779 at 10 years; net price $19,285. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$65,420
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pomona College was $65,420.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,285
2024 Value
In 2024 Pomona College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,285.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,140 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,285 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$261,680 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pomona College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pomona College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pomona College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $43,580 | $43,580 | $12,557 |
| 2014 | $45,832 | $45,832 | $13,777 |
| 2015 | $47,620 | $47,620 | $14,908 |
| 2016 | $49,352 | $49,352 | $12,873 |
| 2017 | $51,075 | $51,075 | $15,840 |
| 2018 | $52,780 | $52,780 | $13,622 |
| 2019 | $54,762 | $54,762 | $17,458 |
| 2020 | $54,774 | $54,774 | $17,949 |
| 2021 | $56,686 | $56,686 | $9,170 |
| 2022 | $59,238 | $59,238 | $18,084 |
| 2023 | $62,326 | $62,326 | $19,424 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7.09% Acceptance Rate
This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1534
ACT Average: 34
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.9 - 4.0
Estimated Median GPA: 4.00
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pomona College in 2024 is 1,666 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
97.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.92% 100% Completion Time
93.20% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.92% of students graduating from Pomona College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pomona College.
Return on Investment
$11,782 Median Student Debt
$77,779 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
908.28% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pomona College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Computer Science: 66 completions
General Economics: 51 completions
General Mathematics: 36 completions
CIP 26.1501: 35 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 29 completions
CIP 26.0204: 27 completions
Social Sciences: 25 completions
Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 21 completions
CIP 40.0801: 19 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 527 completions
Most popular programs at Pomona College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pomona College graduates.
About
Pomona College is a private non-profit institution located in Claremont, CA, offering 43 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,666 students. It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 7.09%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1534. The institution maintains a 93.20% graduation rate. Approximately 19.53% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Claremont, CA 91711-4434
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 93.20% graduation rate, Pomona College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
FAQ
How much does Pomona College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $65,420 and average net price is $19,285 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pomona College?
The admission rate is 7.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Pomona College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Pomona College reports midpoint SAT about 1534 and midpoint ACT about 34.
What do graduates of Pomona College earn?
Median earnings are $60,850 six years after entry and $77,779 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pomona College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 93.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pomona College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,782.
How big is Pomona College?
Total enrollment is about 1,666 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pomona College public or private?
Pomona College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA.
Is Pomona College an HBCU?
No. Pomona College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pomona College a tribal college?
No. Pomona College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pomona College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pomona College does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.2%).
Is Pomona College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pomona College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.