Pomona College

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 7.1%; Extremely selective
Average net price: $18,978; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 92%
Median earnings: $84,281; 10 years after enrolling

Pomona College is a private nonprofit college in Claremont, CA with 1,666 undergraduates. It admits 7.1% of applicants, and admitted students average 1534 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,978 per year ($5,297 for families earning under $30,000). 92% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,281 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 7.1%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 12,121; Fall 2023
Admitted: 819; Fall 2023
Yield: 50%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing740–770

200800

SAT Math750–790

200800

ACT Composite33–35

136

What Pomona College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $89,414; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $68,670

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$5,297
$30–48k$5,418
$48–75k$5,790
$75–110k$16,466
$110k+$48,928

Get a personal estimate with Pomona College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 92%
Freshman retention: 98%
Median earnings: $84,281; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $14,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 1,666
Student–faculty ratio: 7:1
Receive Pell grants: 23%

White28%
Hispanic17%
Black9%
Asian19%

Pomona College FAQ

What is Pomona College's acceptance rate?+

Pomona College admits 7.1% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.

What SAT score do you need for Pomona College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 740–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 750–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1534.

What ACT score do you need for Pomona College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.

Is Pomona College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Pomona College?+

In Fall 2023, 12,121 students applied to Pomona College and 819 were admitted; 408 enrolled.

Does Pomona College consider legacy status?+

No. Pomona College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Pomona College require an essay?+

Pomona College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Pomona College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $89,414 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,978.

What is Pomona College's graduation rate?+

92% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 121345 · How we use this data