California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Public university · Pomona, CA · 25,042 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$9,404
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,633
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,633 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $9,404 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,147 for CA residents and $21,467 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,147
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$21,467
- Room & board$16,359
- Total cost of attendance$22,633
- Average net price after grants$9,404
Popular majors
Business, Engineering, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona FAQ
- What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate?
- 75% — accessible.
- Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona cost?
- About $22,633 a year before aid; $9,404 on average after grants.
- What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's FAFSA school code?
- 001144. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California State Polytechnic University-Pomona receives your information.
- What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
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