Pomona College California

Highly selective liberal arts college in suburban California with 6.8% acceptance rate and strong research profile.

College statistics

Address:
550 N College Ave
Claremont, CA
91711
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.pomona.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Pomona College is a private liberal arts institution in Claremont, California, classified as a research college with a special focus on arts and sciences. The college enrolls 1,664 undergraduates and maintains one of the most selective admissions processes in American higher education.

Annual tuition is $65,000, and total cost of attendance including room and board is $86,394. The college's endowment exceeds $3 billion, and the vast majority of students receive financial aid, paying significantly less than the published rate. Admission is highly competitive, with a 6.8% acceptance rate and middle-range test scores at the 75th percentile of 770 on SAT Reading, 790 on SAT Math, and 35 on the ACT Composite.

Social Sciences is the primary undergraduate major, and the college is designated as a Research College and University despite its undergraduate focus. Pomona is best suited for students seeking rigorous liberal arts instruction with research opportunities, strong undergraduate advising, and a residential community. For more information, visit www.pomona.edu/.