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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, commonly referred to as Cal Poly Pomona, was founded in 1938 as the Voorhis Unit. It is a public, nationally-ranked coeducational university with a campus area of 1,438 acres. Cal Poly Pomona has one of the largest student housing programs in the California State University system with over 3000 students living on campus.
This polytechnic university emphasizes science, mathematics, engineering, and technology programs. There are more than 20 graduate programs, 65 undergraduate programs and 13 teaching certificates offered in 8 colleges:
Cal Poly Pomona fields more than 10 sports teams for men and women, and they go by the name of Broncos. The men’s baseball and cross-country teams and the women’s basketball and tennis teams have won a number of national championships. The eminent alumni of this university includes names like Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Olympic medalists Chi Cheng and Kim Rhode, and U.S. Representatives Jim Brulte and Richard Pombo.
Students commonly pursue studies in hospitality, engineering, business and management, and architecture and planning.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 590.
Cal State Pomona has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cal State Pomona has 21,477 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Cal State Pomona attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Cal State Pomona values student athletics, and belongs to the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 W Temple Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
General Phone: (909) 869-7659
http://www.csupomona.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,190 | business management |
| Engineering | 613 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 551 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, history, economics, geography, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 244 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, zoology, physics, geology, botany, ... |
| Architecture and Planning | 212 | architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning |
| Hospitality | 192 | hospitality management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 180 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Animal Science and Care | 111 | animal science |
| Education and Teaching | 101 | education, agricultural teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 92 | computer science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 87 | health and physical education, dietitian |
| Engineering Technician | 74 | engineering technology, construction engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Media | 71 | communication studies |
| Design | 70 | graphic design |
| Construction Trades | 57 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 56 | mathematics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 42 | ornamental horticulture, agronomy, pest management, landscaping |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 33 | agriculture, agricultural management, food science |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Music | 25 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 16 | philosophy |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | public administration |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | conservation courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Pomona in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,724 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 348 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Cal State Pomona had a total enrollment of 21,477 students (19,265 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 28% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Cal State Pomona offers campus housing for 3,107 of its 19,265 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pomona, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,836 | 15,021 | 69% | 3,610 | 24% |
| Men | 10,987 | 7,546 | 69% | 2,080 | 28% |
| Women | 10,849 | 7,475 | 69% | 1,530 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,564 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,734 |
| Room and board | $ 9,120 |
| Room charge | $ 5,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,555 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,286 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Pomona participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114400)
Cal State Pomona has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 227 | 135 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 85 | 70 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $116,323 | 6 | $116,258 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $87,672 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $75,016 | 4 | $72,561 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $104,397 | 12 | $95,639 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 171 | $96,989 | 88 | $95,621 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 65 | $79,216 | 46 | $76,807 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 59 | $71,531 | 63 | $68,701 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 29 | $63,048 | 17 | $59,638 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 324 | $85,750 | 214 | $80,793 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 68 | 147 |
| Track | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 41 | 60 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State Pomona Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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