Pomona College: Review & Facts

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Pomona College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,720 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1887 and is one of the 9 schools and colleges located in Claremont, California.

Academic Offerings

Pomona College will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
52
Pomona College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 52 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Political Science, and Mathematics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Pomona College is excellent at 96% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
96%
Good
The graduation rate at Pomona College is great: 94%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pomona College is very good -- 7:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - $58,900 annually. The additional fees at Pomona College not covered by tuition are about $500, which comes to a total of $59,400 per year.

Read the details about Pomona College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
7%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 10,666 applications were submitted and 749 were accepted, so it is extremely challenging to enroll at this school.

This college might accept your advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Pomona College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,100
High
Pomona College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pomona College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Pomona College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,700 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, roughly $11,100 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Pomona College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pomona College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pomona College
550 N College Ave
Claremont, California
91711-6319, USA
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