Pomona College Description:
Originally modeled after elite Northeastern colleges, Pomona is now one of the most competitive and best endowed colleges in the country. Situated a little over 30 miles from Los Angeles, Pomona is a member of the Claremont Colleges. Students frequently interact and cross-register with the other Claremont schools: Pitzer College, Claremont McKenna College,
Scripps College, and
Harvey Mudd College.
Admissions Data (2007):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 16.3%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 690 / 770
- SAT Math: 690 / 760
- SAT Writing: 680 / 750
- ACT Composite: 29 / 34
- ACT English: 29 / 34
- ACT Math: 29 / 34
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 1,547
- Gender Breakdown: 50.5% Male / 49.5% Female
- 100% Full-time
Costs (2007 - 08):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,932
- Books: $900
- Room and Board: $11,748
- Other Expenses: $1,000
- Total Cost: $47,580
Pomona Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 63%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 12%
- State / Local Grants: 6%
- Institutional Grants: 50%
- Loans: 41%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $6,664
- State / Local Grants: $9,708
- Institutional Grants: $25,460
- Loans: $4,207
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, Media Studies, Political Science, Psychology
