What California State Polytechnic University, Pomona costs
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona charges $7,780 a year in published tuition and fees for California residents, about $3,890 a semester, and $20,380 a year for students from other states, about $10,190 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,955 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,902 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
For fall 2024, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona received 49,944 applications and admitted 37,545 students, and 4,679 enrolled as first-years.
What California State Polytechnic University, Pomona students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 1,348 |
| Psychology | 363 |
| Computer Science | 323 |
| Civil Engineering | 265 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 234 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 194 |
| Sociology | 193 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness | 187 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of La Verne, La Verne, California: about 4 miles away
- Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California: about 6 miles away
- Pomona College, Claremont, California: about 7 miles away
- Scripps College, Claremont, California: about 7 miles away
- Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California: about 7 miles away
- Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California: about 7 miles away
Colleges like California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Large public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California: 23,113 undergraduates
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California: 21,996 undergraduates
- University of California, Davis, Davis, California: 32,253 undergraduates
- California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California: 38,546 undergraduates
- Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina: 23,300 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is California State Polytechnic University, Pomona's acceptance rate? 75.2% for fall 2024: 37,545 of 49,944 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona? $7,780 a year for in-state students and $20,380 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is California State Polytechnic University, Pomona part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with California State Polytechnic University, Pomona about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona? About 25,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
