Pomona College, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Pomona College Rankings
Affordability79
Selectivity93
Retention93
Graduation92
Earnings54
Diversity97
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pomona College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences15%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences11%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics10%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences10%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences21%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Pomona College
8%
Admission Rate
740
Median SAT Math
730
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)700–780
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)700–760
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Pomona College
$53K
In-State Tuition
$53K
Out-of-State Tuition
$70K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $38K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pomona College
12%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
85%
Repayment Rate
$104
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $7K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $7K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 81% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 85% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 86% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pomona College
97%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 89% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 93% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 96% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 92% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 94% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92% | 51% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 94% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 94% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 88% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pomona College
90%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$61K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $61K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $81K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $51K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pomona College
1,549
Undergraduates
95%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|
Location Map
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