One of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, Pomona is a close-knit and diverse community of accomplished scholars, scientists, entrepreneurs and artists who are passionate about making a difference in the world. There are approximately 1,747 students who come from 61 nations and 49 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. With a student-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, our students work closely with their professors in the classroom, in the lab and in the field. And our location—within an hour of Los Angeles and the mountains, desert and beaches—provides countless opportunities for field study, research and internships.
Pomona College is a private, nonprofit school in the suburb of Claremont, California. Pomona College was founded in 1887 and enrolls 1,764 undergrads and no graduate students.
It is extremely difficult to get into Pomona College. In 2022, Pomona College accepted 7% of applicants. In 2022, 771 out of 11,620 total applicants were accepted.
Pomona College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 7% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 13% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Test Optional | May require tests |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 37% |
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Pomona College is locatedin the town of Claremont, California, near the city of Los Angeles.
If you are interested in seeing Pomona College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Claremont, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ontario International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Pomona College and Claremont are like without leaving home.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Pomona College is Jan 8.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Pomona College is Feb 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
33 to 35
33 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Pomona College is 34. Students with an ACT score of 35 and above have a good chance of getting into Pomona College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 33 and 35 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 33 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1550 and Above
1480 to 1550
1480 and Less
The median SAT score for Pomona College students is 1470. Applicants with SAT scores of 1550 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Pomona College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1480 to 1550 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1480 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Pomona College.
Tuition & Fees
$73,594
In State$73,594
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Pomona College is like? There are approximately 1,764 students enrolled at Pomona College. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 29% percent are from CA and 71% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full Time0.45%
Part Time29%
In State71%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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