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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA·Public·~75% acceptance

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public university in Pomona, CA. Admissions are accessible, with about 75% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $11,531 per year after financial aid. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $71,902 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$11,531/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $23,955
Aid cuts ~$12,424/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Dec 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
87%
freshman retention
$54,466
median earnings, 6yr
$71,902
median earnings, 10yr
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reads an application

What California State Polytechnic University-Pomona values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Also considered
ExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Work experience

From federal IPEDS data — what California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona admits about 75% of applicants.
How much does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona cost?
At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the average net price after aid is about $11,531 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $23,955 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
None. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's application deadlines?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's deadline is Regular Decision around Dec 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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