California State Polytechnic University-Pomona — College Profile

About

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is renowned for its signature "learn by doing" educational philosophy, which drives top-tier, hands-on programs in engineering, architecture, agriculture, and hospitality management. Located on a sprawling, scenic campus east of Los Angeles, the university cultivates a diverse, career-driven student body deeply engaged in practical, real-world problem-solving. As one of only two polytechnic universities in the California State University system, Cal Poly Pomona is uniquely distinguished by its historic W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center and its nationally recognized track record for promoting economic mobility among its graduates.

Wikipedia:California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is a public polytechnic research university in Pomona, California, United States. Designated R2, Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity. It is the largest of the three polytechnic universities in the California State University system by enrollment.

Location

Pomona, CA, 91768 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

SNA · Orange County

27 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$7,780$20,380

Housing & food (on campus)$16,682$16,682

Books & supplies$1,036$1,036

Cost of attendance$23,955$36,555 est.

Average net price$11,531Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$20,380

In-state: $7,780

Housing & food (on campus)$16,682

Books & supplies$1,036

Cost of attendance$36,555 est.

In-state: $23,955

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $11,531

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$7,851

$30–48k

$8,433

$48–75k

$10,734

$75–110k

$13,894

$110k+

$20,716

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

46% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,495

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Merit aid

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$1,304

First-years who got one62

Source: California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

68%

Within 4 yrs

34%

Back for yr 2

87%

Transferred

Pell students: 63.6% · others: 72.4%

8 yrs after starting

72% graduated · 16% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 10% left or unknown

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$54,466

10 yrs after entry$71,902

Debt

Median at graduation$16,000

Monthly payment$170

Middle 50% owe$7.3k–$26.5k

90th percentile$32,932

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

75%

Test policy

Test free

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Admitted students

Admit rate: men 68.6% · women 82.2%

Yield: 12.5% of admitted students enroll

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 56%Women 44%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

25 : 1

Pell grant

46%

First-gen

49%

Family income

$29,032

Independent

25%

Veterans

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

12%

Where first-years come from

In state (CA)

98.5%

Out of state

1.0%

International

0.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: HI 13 · WA 12 · NV 6 · OR 4 · TX 4

Race & ethnicity

White

13%

Hispanic

55%

Black

Asian

22%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II without football

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$54,466

After 10 yrs

$71,902

Business Administration, Management and Operations1523

Psychology, General360

Civil Engineering304

Computer Science265

Sociology238

Mechanical Engineering216

Biology, General214

Hospitality Administration/Management208

Communication and Media Studies177

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness175

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities170

Animal Sciences149

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering127

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering126

Architecture120

Computer Engineering117

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$188M

Full-time faculty

48%

Faculty salary

$12,943/mo

Teaching spend

$8,485

per student

Federal loans

25%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$14M research spending · 18 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile