California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
PublicPomona, CA
Located in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public very large school with roughly 25,042 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 75% of applicants. Among reported majors, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $106,171/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona look for in applicants?
Per California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in Pomona, CA admits approximately 75% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona cost?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,955 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona require students to live on campus?
No -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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