Pomona College

(Claremont, CA)

Pomona College is a small liberal arts college offering 45 majors spread evenly throughout the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as well as interdisciplinary studies.

As the founding member of The Claremont Colleges—a unique consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate institutions in the area—Pomona features a state-of-the-art campus nestled in the charming suburban setting of Claremont, California. Students enjoy the college's close-knit, thriving academic community rooted in a vigorous commitment to excellence, diversity, and leadership opportunities.

Admissions

14.1%
of Applicants Admitted

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

90% in Top 10% in H.S. Class
100% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
100% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Early Decision: November 01, 2011
Regular Decision: January 02, 2012

Fair Test School

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2090–2320 SAT Total
710–780 SAT Reading
690–770 SAT Math
690–770 SAT Writing

31–34 ACT Composite
29–34 ACT English
32–35 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$51,668
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $37,017
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,017
Room and Board: $13,751
Books & Supplies: $900

Pomona's very generous financial aid program means no student should hesitate to apply because of cost. The college is committed to need-blind admission for all U.S. citizens and permanent residents and for anyone who lives in and attends high school in the United States. We meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students without packaging student loans in our aid awards.

Will I Like It

1,540
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: Suburban
7 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
51% Women
98% returned for Second Year
70% of students are from Out of State
5% of students join a Frat or Sorority
98% live in School-affliated housing

Famous Alumni

John Cage - American Composer
Richard Chamberlain - Actor
Roy E. Disney - Walt Disney Company Executive
Myrlie Evers-Williams - Civil Rights Activist
Paul Fussell - Historian
Bill Keller - Executive Editor of the New York Times
Kris Kristofferson - Musician and Actor
Louis Menand - Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
Robert Shaw - Conductor
Jim Taylor - Academy Award Winning Screenwriter

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Dancing, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

333 N College Way
Claremont, CA 91711

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