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Pomona College - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

By Allen Grove, About.com

Pomona College

Pomona College

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Pomona College Description:

Originally modeled after elite Northeastern colleges, Pomona is now one of the most competitive and best endowed colleges in the country. Situated a little over 30 miles from Los Angeles, Pomona is a member of the Claremont Colleges. Students frequently interact and cross-register with the other Claremont schools: Pitzer College, Claremont McKenna College, Scripps College, and Harvey Mudd College.

Admissions Data:

  • Percent of Applicants Admitted: 17.7%
  • Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
    • SAT Critical Reading: 690 / 760
    • SAT Math: 680 / 760
    • SAT Writing: 680 / 760
    • ACT Composite: 29 / 34

Enrollment:

  • Total Enrollment: 1,545
  • Gender Breakdown: 50% Male / 50% Female
  • 100% Full-time

Costs:

  • Tuition and Fees: $31,865
  • Books: $850
  • Room and Board: $11,291
  • Other Expenses: $1,000
  • Total Cost: $45,006

Pomona Financial Aid:

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 72%
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Federal Grants: 13%
    • State / Local Grants: 6%
    • Institutional Grants: 54%
    • Loans: 43%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Federal Grants: $5,559
    • State / Local Grants: $8,104
    • Institutional Grants: $24,073
    • Loans: $5,190

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Economics, English, Media Studies, Political Science, Psychology

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