9%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 765 |
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| Declined | + 7,337 |
| Total Received | 8,102 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| University of California — Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| SAT | 4607 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0372 |
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Pomona, founded in 1887, is a private, liberal arts college. It is one of the Claremont Colleges, a group of five undergraduate colleges and one graduate school with adjoining campuses and shared facilities and services. Its 140-acre campus is located 35 miles east of Los Angeles.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 1,660 |
| Established in | 1887 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
140-acre campus in Claremont (population: 36,059), 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Served by bus and train; air serves Ontario (10 miles); major airports serve Los Angeles. School operates transportation to downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Westwood, and UCLA. Public transportation serves campus.
Pomona College
333 North College Way
Claremont, CA 91711
| Application fee | $70 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
9%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 765 |
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| Declined | + 7,337 |
| Total Received | 8,102 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Interview
Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Seth Allen
Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 909 621-8134
F: 909 621-8952
admissions@pomona.edu
| Tuition | $50,720 |
| Room & board | $16,150 |
| Additional fees | $355 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Total | $68,125 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $48,034 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $20,091 |
100%
$48,034
Need-based
| Federal | $2,018,400 |
| State | $1,053,312 |
| Institutional | $38,107,465 |
| Other external | $959,977 |
| Total | $42,139,154 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $123,574 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $15,037 |
| Other external | $714,138 |
| Total | $852,749 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
36%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
16
Minimum transfers must complete
16
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 46 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Pakistan South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special counselors/advisors |
909 621-8134
admissions@pomona.edu
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