Pomona College
Claremont, California 91711-4434
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Among the most selective in the Northeast — strong graduate outcomes
Pomona College is a private institution in Claremont with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1520, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,779 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,424.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Classes first began at Ayer Cottage, a rental house in Pomona, California, on September 12, 1888, with a permanent campus planned at Piedmont Mesa four miles north of the city.
- •Sumner led the college during its first years, helping hire its first official president, Cyrus G.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1520
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
92.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,000
Programs (39)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment