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Pomona College is a private, co-educational, liberal arts college in Claremont, California. A group of Congregationalists established the college in 1887. The college, which is situated on over 140 acres, offers programs at the undergraduate degree level in science and humanities. The academic divisions of the college are as follows:
Pomona College collaborates with the Pitzer College to participate in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the NCAA's Division III athletics. Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, softball, and water polo are some of the sports in which students participate. The nickname of the athletics teams is the Sagehens. The students can also choose from over ten clubs and organizations including three fraternities, Nu Alpha Phi (co-ed), Kappa Delta (all men), and Sigma Tau (all men). Some of the student organization are the Debate Union, the Korean American Students Association, Model UN, and On the Loose (OTL) Outdoors Club.
Pomona College is in a large suburb, in Claremont, CA. 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 medicine, science, mathematics, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Pomona College in 2007-2008, 16% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 700 to 780 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 690 and 780.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Pomona College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Pomona College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,547 students (1,537 full-time equivalent).
Pomona College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Pomona College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school 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
http://www.pomona.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 178 | economics, English, history, political science, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, women's studies, ... |
| Science | 59 | chemistry, biology, molecular biology, physics, geology, science and society |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology, cognitive psychology |
| Medicine | 21 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Media | 19 | mass communication |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | environmental science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | public policy analysis |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama, dance |
Number of programs and degrees for Pomona College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 385 | 45 |
In 2007-2008, Pomona College had a total enrollment of 1,547 students (1,537 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 30% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| New York | 7% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Pomona College offers campus housing for 1,400 of its 1,537 (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 | 6,293 | 981 | 16% | 382 | 39% |
| Men | 2,397 | 485 | 20% | 188 | 39% |
| Women | 3,896 | 496 | 13% | 194 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 700 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 690 | 780 |
| SAT Writing | 680 | 770 |
| ACT Verbal | 31 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,625 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,625 |
| Room and board | $ 12,220 |
| Room charge | $ 7,270 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Pomona College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117300)
Pomona College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 67 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
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 | academic year | 47 | $138,179 | 26 | $132,023 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $95,300 | 26 | $98,042 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $78,235 | 22 | $73,432 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $62,855 | 15 | $55,047 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $105,567 | 89 | $94,639 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 |
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
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
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
German Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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