What is Pomona College's acceptance rate?

Pomona College admits about 7% of applicants.

How much does Pomona College cost?

At Pomona College, the average net price after aid is about $19,285 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $85,300 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 Pomona College?

The middle 50% of admitted students score 1490–1560 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.

What are Pomona College's application deadlines?

Pomona College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 8, Regular Decision around Jan 8. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

What does Pomona College value most in applicants?

In its most recent Common Data Set, Pomona College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Character / personal qualities, and Demonstrated interest as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank and Talent / ability. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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Pomona College

Claremont, CA·Private·~7% acceptance

Located in Claremont, CA, Pomona College is a private college. With an acceptance rate of about 7%, it is among the most selective schools in the United States. Students pay an average net price of about $19,285 per year after financial aid. About 93% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $77,779 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost

$19,285/yr avg net price after aid

Full cost ~~$85,300~~

Aid cuts ~$66,015/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

Nov 8

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Jan 8

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Admissions

GPA range3.54–4

SAT (middle 50%)1490–1560

ACT (middle 50%)33–35

Test policyTest optional

Programs

Computer Science

Data Science / Statistics

Information Systems / IT

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Environmental Science

Outcomes

93%

graduation rate

98%

freshman retention

$60,850

median earnings, 6yr

$77,779

median earnings, 10yr

How Pomona College reads an application

What Pomona College values

Very important

Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsCharacter / personal qualitiesDemonstrated interest

Important

Class rankTalent / ability

Also considered

Test scoresInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experience

From Pomona College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Pomona College requires

Required

Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency

Considered

Grades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Pomona College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions

What is Pomona College's acceptance rate?: Pomona College admits about 7% of applicants.
How much does Pomona College cost?: At Pomona College, the average net price after aid is about $19,285 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $85,300 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 Pomona College?: The middle 50% of admitted students score 1490–1560 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
What are Pomona College's application deadlines?: Pomona College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 8, Regular Decision around Jan 8. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Pomona College value most in applicants?: In its most recent Common Data Set, Pomona College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Character / personal qualities, and Demonstrated interest as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank and Talent / ability. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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