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California State Polytechnic University at Pomona

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Pomona, CA

$5,742

Avg in-state tuition

$17,622

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About California State Polytechnic University at Pomona

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

California State Polytechnic University at Pomona is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Pomona, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,974, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The university offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 28:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

61% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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29k

Students enrolled

95%

Online student enrollment

28:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

49%

Asian

22%

White

15%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Unknown

3%

Black

3%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

47%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,742 $17,622
Graduate $7,176 $16,680

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,045
On-campus room and board $16,570
On-campus other expenses $3,133
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $13,643
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,708
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,008

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $26,490 $38,370
Off-campus without family $24,138 $36,018
Off-campus with family $10,795 $22,675

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

66%

Institution Grant Aid

48%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,307
State Grant Aid $2,715
Institution Grant Aid $5,302
Pell Grant Aid $4,976

Financial Outlook

$16k

Average student debt after graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Education

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

13

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

14

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

15

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

17

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

18

History

BA

MA

DOC

19

History

BA

MA

DOC

20

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

21

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

22

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

24

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

25

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

26

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

27

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

28

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

29

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

30

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

31

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.