California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Class rank | Not Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not Considered |
| Application Essay | Not Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Not Considered |
Non-academic
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Talent/ability | Not Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Not Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
In-State Tuition: $7,439
In-State Cost of Attendance: $22,672
Out-of-State Tuition: $19,319
Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $34,552
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 2,574
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $13,064
Students with non-need merit aid: 44
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $1,012
Student Debt
Median total debt: $13,437
Students with federal loans: 25.3%
Students with Pell grants: 46.0%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $43,850
After 5 years: $70,795
Majors(60 programs)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.(1,401 graduates)
- Hospitality Administration/Management.(304 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(269 graduates)
- Computer Science.(238 graduates)
- Civil Engineering.(235 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering.(225 graduates)
- Biology, General.(218 graduates)
- Sociology.(206 graduates)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(160 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.(152 graduates)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.(130 graduates)
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(115 graduates)
- Nutrition Sciences.(110 graduates)
- Animal Sciences.(107 graduates)
- Computer Engineering.(105 graduates)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.(103 graduates)
- Mathematics.(99 graduates)
- Apparel and Textiles.(93 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(89 graduates)
- Design and Applied Arts.(89 graduates)
- Architecture.(88 graduates)
- Chemical Engineering.(79 graduates)
- History.(76 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(75 graduates)
- Industrial Engineering.(71 graduates)
- Chemistry.(61 graduates)
- Music.(60 graduates)
- Education, Other.(59 graduates)
- Landscape Architecture.(53 graduates)
- Plant Sciences.(45 graduates)
- Economics.(44 graduates)
- Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.(43 graduates)
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.(42 graduates)
- Biotechnology.(41 graduates)
- Manufacturing Engineering.(39 graduates)
- Physics.(39 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.(34 graduates)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.(32 graduates)
- Construction Engineering Technologies.(31 graduates)
- Food Science and Technology.(30 graduates)
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.(28 graduates)
- Agricultural Business and Management.(27 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(27 graduates)
- Anthropology.(27 graduates)
- Geography and Cartography.(27 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(23 graduates)
- Philosophy.(23 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(22 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(21 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(18 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(8 graduates)
- Science, Technology and Society.(2 graduates)
- Engineering Technology, General.(1 graduates)
- Botany/Plant Biology.
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
- Zoology/Animal Biology.
- Behavioral Sciences.
- Social Sciences, General.
- Criminology.
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 24,271 students
Admission Rate: 73.7%
Retention Rate: 88.1%
Graduation Rate: 66.7%
Student Demographics
White (13.2%)
Hispanic (54.3%)
Black (2.5%)
Asian (22.2%)
Two or More (3.9%)
International (1.2%)
Gender Distribution
Men (55.6%)
Women (44.4%)