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    California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

    Pomona, CA · West

    Acceptance rate
    75.2%
    Cost after aid
    $11,531
    Graduation rate
    68%

    What California State Polytechnic University-Pomona says matters

    How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    74%
    37,607 of 51,024
    Yield
    12%
    4,679 enrolled
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    67%17,707 of 26,434
    Women
    81%19,813 of 24,465

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure California State Polytechnic University-Pomona published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission80

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    No
    AP
    X
    Institutional Exam
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    26,434
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    24,465
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    125
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    17,707
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    19,813
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    87
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    2,585
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    53
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1,988
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    40
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    13
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    51,024
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    37,607
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    4,679
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    48,148
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    35,807
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    4,623
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,414
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,606
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    36
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    462
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    194
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    20
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes
    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    1,322
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    869
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    255

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    15
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    1
    History
    1
    Academic electives
    1
    Computer Science
    1
    Mathematics
    4

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    31%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    11%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.69
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Amount of application fee:
    70
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Application closing date (fall)
    11
    Priority Date
    30
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    No
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission32

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    6,683
    Women
    6,195
    Another Gender
    55
    Total
    4,981
    Men
    5,193
    Women
    41
    Unknown
    1,446
    Total
    1,299
    Men
    10

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.00
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Fall
    11
    Winter
    30
    Fall
    8
    Winter
    30
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 70 semester units Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.cpp.edu/veterans/admissions/military-credit.shtml
    Academic Offerings and Policies24

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    External degree program
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life34

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    100%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    34%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    66%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    100%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    2.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    100%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    17%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    83%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    15%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    22
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    22

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X
    Yearbook
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses33

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.cpp.edu/financial-aid/resources/net-price-calculator.shtml
    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    X

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    6084.00
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    6084.00
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    18684.00
    Tuition: Non-resident
    18684.00
    Tuition: In-district
    6084.00
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    6084.00
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    18684.00
    Tuition: Non-resident
    18684.00

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1696.22
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    16202.00
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10980.00
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5222.00
    Required Fees:
    1696.22
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    16202.00
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10980.00
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5222.00

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    6

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1036
    Transportation:
    2320
    Other expenses:
    2586
    Books and supplies:
    1036
    Transportation
    1826
    Other expenses:
    2398
    Books and supplies:
    1036
    Food and housing total*
    18519
    Transportation:
    2937
    Other expenses:
    3262

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    In-state (out-of-district):
    420
    Out-of-state:
    420
    Financial Aid103

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    62
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    1,304
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    886
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    208
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    2,457
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    1,909
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    62
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    772
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    117

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    83492819

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    47054143
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    37654777
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    978827
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    169180566
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    61125595
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    33611533
    Federal Work-Study
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    94737128
    Total Self-Help
    0
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    101156
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    42296010
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    4034243
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    1948852
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    48279106
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    58163249
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    58163249
    Total Self-Help
    7067799
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    4,586
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    4,216
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    3,079
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    3,064
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,721
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    2,507
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,862
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    12
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    71%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    16419
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    12924
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    6613
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3386
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    22,057
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    18,166
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    14,772
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    14,566
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    12,625
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    12,365
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    12,645
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    288
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    63%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    16709
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    12044
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    6644
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4553
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    3,198
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2,010
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,769
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,670
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,312
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,381
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,198
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    14
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    50%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    13129
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    8818
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4820

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,029
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,003
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    7
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    111
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    36.82
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    35.89
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.25
    D. State loan programs.
    0.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    3.97
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    19053
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    17140
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    3903
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    21497

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Academics
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 25 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred27

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    4.58
    Architecture
    3.21
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.24
    Communication/journalism
    2.31
    Computer and information sciences
    5.44
    Education
    2.47
    Engineering
    17.69
    Engineering technologies
    1.77
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.29
    Family and consumer sciences
    0.96
    English
    1.49
    Liberal arts/general studies
    2.3
    Biological/life sciences
    4.16
    Mathematics and statistics
    1.4
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    1.32
    Parks and recreation
    3.19
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.18
    Physical sciences
    1.96
    Psychology
    6.2
    Social sciences
    8.21
    Visual and performing arts
    3.23
    Business/marketing
    25.71
    History
    1.69
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence129

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    2,585
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1,311
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    8,338
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    13
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    12,246
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    9
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    34
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    56
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    56
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1,988
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    1,198
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    6,558
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    9,755
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    1
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    3
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    4
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    1
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    5
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    13
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    61
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    5
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    2
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    25,255
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    1,941
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    27,196
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    7
    Total All Students: unknown
    68

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    7

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    30
    Hispanic/Latino
    2,730
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    126
    White, non-Hispanic
    535
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    5
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    970
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    182
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    99
    TOTAL
    4,679
    Nonresidents
    276
    Hispanic/Latino
    13,835
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    604
    White, non-Hispanic
    3,207
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    27
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    5,464
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    36
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    994
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    599
    TOTAL
    0
    Nonresidents
    293
    Hispanic/Latino
    13,858
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    607
    White, non-Hispanic
    3,218
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    27
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    5,476
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    37
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    997
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    742
    TOTAL
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,711
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    636
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,429
    Total
    3,776
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,711
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    636
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,429
    Total
    3,776
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    496
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    235
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    540
    Total
    1,271
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    445
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    183
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    391
    Total
    1,019
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    147
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    46
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    101
    Total
    294
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,088
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    464
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,032
    Total
    2,584
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    64
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    73
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    72
    Total
    68
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,687
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    595
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,386
    Total
    3,668
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,687
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    595
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,386
    Total
    3,668
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    404
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    182
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    482
    Total
    1,068
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    495
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    173
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    394
    Total
    1,062
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    150
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    62
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    106
    Total
    318
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,049
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    417
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    982
    Total
    2,448
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    62
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    70
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    71
    Total
    67
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size37

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    698
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    323
    C. Total number who are women
    330
    D. Total number who are men
    368
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    50
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    567
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    119
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    817
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    356
    C. Total number who are women
    327
    D. Total number who are men
    484
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    13
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    251
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    454
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,515
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    679
    C. Total number who are women
    657
    D. Total number who are men
    852
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    63
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    818
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    573

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    25

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    271
    10-19
    271
    20-29
    354
    30-39
    592
    40-49
    714
    50-99
    263
    100+
    304
    Total
    118
    2-9
    55
    10-19
    55
    20-29
    294
    30-39
    552
    40-49
    111
    50-99
    11
    100+
    6
    Source: California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

    California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a large public university in Pomona, CA, in a city setting.

    What California State Polytechnic University-Pomona looks for

    California State Polytechnic University-Pomona admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What is the acceptance rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?

      California State Polytechnic University-Pomona admits roughly 75% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $11,531 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat California State Polytechnic University-Pomona as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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