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
