At a glance
Average net price
$19,285
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
93.2%
Admission rate
7%
Undergrad size
1,666
In-state tuition
$65,420
Out-of-state tuition
$65,420
Cost of attendance
$85,300
Median earnings (10y)
$77,779
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,534
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 97.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (46%), social sciences (29%), humanities & arts (25%).
- STEM46%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences29%
- Social sciences18.0%~299 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences15.5%~259 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science14.4%~240 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary10.0%~166 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics5.8%~96 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.8%~63 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History3.1%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.7%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.4%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 114 | $67,038 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 99 | $110,738 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Pomona College
Pomona College is a mid-sized institution located in Claremont, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,666 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Pomona College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,285 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,420 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $85,300 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 93.2%, a strong completion outcome. 97.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $77,779 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Pomona College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (46% of credentials), social sciences (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Pomona College accepts 7% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,534. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Claremont, California (suburb), Pomona College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Pomona College
Q.How much does Pomona College cost?
The average net price at Pomona College is $19,285 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $85,300.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Pomona College?
Pomona College has a 6-year graduation rate of 93.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Pomona College?
Pomona College admits 7% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Pomona College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pomona College graduate earns $77,779 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Pomona College?
Published tuition is $65,420 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Pomona College located?
Pomona College is located in Claremont, California (ZIP 91711).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Pomona College at their official website.