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Cal Poly Pomona - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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Cal Poly Pomona

Cal Poly Pomona

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Cal Poly Pomona Description:

Cal Poly Pomona's 1,438-acre campus sits on the eastern edge of Los Angeles Country. The school is one of the 23 universities that make up the Cal State system, and it frequently ranks as one of the country's top undergraduate engineering colleges. Cal Poly is made up of eight academic colleges with business being the most popular program among undergraduates. The guiding principle of Cal Poly's curriculum is that students learn by doing, and the university emphasizes problem solving, student research, internships and service learning. With over 280 clubs and organizations, students at Cal Poly are highly engaged in campus life. In athletics, the Broncos compete at the NCAA Division II level in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.

Admissions Data (2012):

Enrollment (2011):

  • Total Enrollment: 21,107 (19,399 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 57% Male / 43% Female
  • 87% Full-time

Costs (2012 - 13):

  • Tuition and Fees: $6,125 (in-state); $17,783 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $11,615
  • Other Expenses: $2,556
  • Total Cost: $21,796 (in-state); $33,454 (out-of-state)

Cal Poly Pomona Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 63%
  • Cal Poly Pomona Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 50%
    • Loans: 37%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $8,679
    • Loans: $5,162

Most Popular Majors:

Animal Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hospitality Administration, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Sociology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 90%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 6%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 12%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 50%

Data Source:

Cal Poly Pomona Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.csupomona.edu/mission.php

"Cal Poly Pomona's mission is to advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice in all disciplines, and to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership and careers in a changing multicultural world."

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