California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Acceptance
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public research university in Pomona, California, enrolling about 25,042 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 75.17% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $71,902 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,780
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,531 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.17% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 25,042 88.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 49.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 27,089
- Applicants (IPEDS): 45,775
- Room & Board: $16,682 annual estimate
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona: what the data shows
Common questions about California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, CA (ZIP 91768).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona public or private?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a Public institution.
How much does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona cost?
Published tuition: $7,780 in-state, $20,380 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,531.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,851 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,433 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,734 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,894 |
| $110,001+ | $20,716 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $31,120.
How hard is it to get into California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
Admission rate: 75.17%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
Total enrollment: 25,042 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 27,089 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,381 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
150%-time completion rate: 68.43%.
First-year retention: 87.4%.
What do graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn?
Median earnings: $54,466 six years after entry; $71,902 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,000.
46.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (1,422 completions)
- Psychology, General (380 completions)
- Computer Science (345 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (285 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (258 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (211 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (193 completions)
- Sociology, General (193 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (177 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (176 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.17%; completion rate 68.43%; median earnings $71,902 at 10 years; net price $11,531. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,780
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was $7,780.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,531
2024 Value
In 2024 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,531.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,124 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,531 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$31,120 4-Year In-State Tuition
$81,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,682 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,036 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,498 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$101,992 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
24.58% 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 | $6,350 | $17,510 | $12,135 |
| 2014 | $6,904 | $18,064 | $11,085 |
| 2015 | $7,016 | $18,176 | $13,390 |
| 2016 | $7,067 | $18,227 | $12,484 |
| 2017 | $7,339 | $19,219 | $13,068 |
| 2018 | $7,353 | $19,233 | $12,842 |
| 2019 | $7,396 | $19,276 | $12,734 |
| 2020 | $7,438 | $19,318 | $14,304 |
| 2021 | $7,439 | $19,319 | $11,740 |
| 2022 | $7,439 | $19,319 | $11,902 |
| 2023 | $7,439 | $19,319 | $11,580 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.17% Acceptance Rate
45,775 Total Applicants
33,737 Students Admitted
4,311 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.78% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reported total enrollment of about 25,042 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (55.2%), Asian (21.8%), and White (12.8%). About 46.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2024 is 25,042 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 27,089 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,381 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.4%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.66% 100% Completion Time
68.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.66% of students graduating from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Psychology, General: 28% male / 72% female
- Computer Science: 78% male / 22% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Return on Investment
$16,000 Median Student Debt
$71,902 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1458.88% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 1,422 completions
2. Psychology, General: 380 completions
3. Computer Science: 345 completions
4. Civil Engineering, General: 285 completions
5. Mechanical Engineering: 258 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 211 completions
7. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 193 completions
8. Sociology, General: 193 completions
9. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 177 completions
Most popular programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,943
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,485
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public institution located in Pomona, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer Science. Enrollment is approximately 25,042 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (55.2%), Asian (21.8%), White (12.8%). The admission rate is 75.17%. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.43%. Approximately 46.33% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Pomona, CA 91768
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona located?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, CA.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is 75.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 45,775 applicants and 33,737 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona cost?
Reported tuition is $7,780 and average net price is $11,531 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,682 annually.
What is the student body demographics at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reports undergraduate enrollment of about 27,089 students, Hispanic or Latino (55.2%), Asian (21.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
About 49.3% of students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn?
Median earnings are $54,466 six years after entry and $71,902 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,000.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona public or private?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public institution located in Pomona, CA.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona an HBCU?
No. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona a tribal college?
No. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reports 55.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Pomona, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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.