The campus of Cal State Pomona is in Pomona, California, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cal State Pomona include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality, engineering, art studies, business and management, and architecture and planning.
Admission at Cal State Pomona is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 17% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 600.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cal State Pomona is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 19,885 students enrolled (17,257 full-time equivalent). Cal State Pomona has a large minority student population.
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
Admissions Phone: (909) 869-3210
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 869-3700
http://www.csupomona.edu
Cal State Pomona awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,127 | business management |
| Engineering | 520 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 460 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, political science, economics, geography, Spanish language, ... |
| Science | 173 | biology, microbiology, chemistry, biotechnology, zoology, physics, botany, geology, ... |
| Architecture And Planning | 172 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 166 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Hospitality | 130 | hospitality management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 127 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 124 | art studies |
| Education And Teaching | 112 | education, agricultural teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 89 | electronics tech, engineering technology, construction engineering tech |
| Animal Science And Care | 74 | animal science |
| Media | 68 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 63 | health and physical education, dietitian |
| Mathematics | 39 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 30 | agriculture, agricultural management, food science |
| Construction Trades | 26 | apparel and textiles |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 23 | ornamental horticulture, pest management, agronomy, soil science |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | public administration |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Pomona in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,207 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 355 | 20 |
In 2005, Cal State Pomona had a total enrollment of 19,885 students (17,257 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 31% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Cal State Pomona offers campus housing for 3,171 of its 17,257 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pomona, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,937 | 2,537 | 17% | 2,204 | 87% |
| Men | 7,657 | 1,418 | 19% | 1,255 | 88% |
| Women | 7,280 | 1,119 | 15% | 949 | 85% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| 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 | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 869-3210
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,006 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,176 |
| Room and board | $ 7,506 |
| Room charge | $ 4,431 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,075 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,352 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Pomona participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 869-3700
Cal State Pomona has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $107,225 | 11 | $103,565 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $77,228 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $85,192 | 4 | $63,606 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $100,438 | 17 | $89,989 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 201 | $85,861 | 86 | $84,087 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $66,988 | 34 | $67,258 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 62 | $57,143 | 45 | $54,905 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 20 | $58,814 | 17 | $53,297 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 327 | $76,222 | 182 | $70,852 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 82 | 56 | 138 |
| Track | 21 | 14 | 35 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 31 | 47 |
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
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, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing 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
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
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
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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Architecture And Planning
Art Studies
Hospitality
Business And Management
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