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Pomona College is in a large suburb, in Claremont, California. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Pomona College earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Pomona College include science, mathematics, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Pomona College in 2005, 19% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 690 to 770 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 690 and 760. Pomona College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Pomona College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Pomona College, in 2005, had 1,533 students (1,533 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Pomona College belong to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Pomona College
550 N College Ave Alexander Hall
Claremont, CA 91711-6319
General Phone: (909) 621-8131
Admissions Phone: (909) 621-8134
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 621-8205
http://www.pomona.edu
Pomona College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 176 | economics, English, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, international relations, sociology, Latin American studies, ... |
| Science | 60 | biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, geology, science and society |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology, cognitive psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | public policy analysis |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Media | 12 | mass communication |
| Medicine | 10 | neuroscience |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama, dance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Pomona College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 368 | 44 |
In 2005, Pomona College had a total enrollment of 1,533 students (1,533 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 32% |
| Washington | 7% |
| New York | 6% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 99 % |
Pomona College offers campus housing for 1,376 of its 1,533 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Claremont, 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 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,050 | 951 | 19% | 383 | 40% |
| Men | 1,983 | 451 | 23% | 190 | 42% |
| Women | 3,067 | 500 | 16% | 193 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 690 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 690 | 760 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 34 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 621-8134
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,923 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,923 |
| Room and board | $ 10,851 |
| Room charge | $ 6,851 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Pomona College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 621-8205
Pomona College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 68 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 19 |
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 | academic year | 46 | $118,830 | 25 | $114,598 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $83,326 | 30 | $79,341 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $59,375 | 17 | $58,275 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $51,308 | 10 | $48,220 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 97 | $92,418 | 84 | $81,126 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pomona College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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