Overview

Pomona College is a 4-year institution located in Claremont, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 333 North College Way
Claremont, CA  91711
United States

Contact Phone: 909-621-8000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Asian-american Studies	×
German Studies	×
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Russian Studies	×
Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Molecular Biology	×
Neuroscience	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Linguistics	×
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General	×
Medieval And Renaissance Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Science, Technology And Society	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy	×
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics	×
Psychology, General	×
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,249

Applied

868

Accepted

1,766

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,956

Females Applied

466

Females Accepted

7%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,283

Males Applied

401

Males Accepted

8%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Supplemental forms for visual and performing arts and science research

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 8th	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 8th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	February 15th	April 1st	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	720	740	770
SAT Math	745	750	790
ACT Composite	34	33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

68,250

Private

Fees

420

Full-time student fees

22,464

Room & board

12,934

Room only

Financial Aid

69,437

Avg. Financial Aid Package

69,224

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

79,064

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. Loan Aid

9,244

Avg. Grant Aid

67,027

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,766

Total Undergrad students

13%

International Students

66%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.03%
Black or African American	9.01%
White or Caucasian	28.87%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	18.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.52%
Two or more races	9.24%
Other	3.41%

Gender

Male (44.34%)

Female (55.66%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Harwood Halloween Costume Party, Ski/Beach Day and Smiley Dorm '80s-themed Party

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
1 co-ed fraternity

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, music/choral organizations, service organizations, intramural sports and outdoor activities club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Faculty

276

Total Faculty

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 227

Part-time - 49

Male - 132

Female - 144