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Pomona College

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Claremont, CA

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Located in Claremont, CA, Pomona College is a private small school with roughly 1,666 undergraduates. Admissions are highly selective here -- roughly 7% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $217,051/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate7%
SAT range1490–1560
ACT range33–35
Undergrads1,666
Yield (admits who enroll)55%
Next deadlineNov 8, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$85,300
4-year grad rate93%
Median earnings, 10yr out$77,779

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans9%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out85%

"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

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$217,051/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$96,702/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,675
Typical room charge$11,146
Typical board charge$8,212

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

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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 is Pomona College's acceptance rate?

Pomona College in Claremont, CA admits approximately 7% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Pomona College?

Admitted students at Pomona College typically score between 1490–1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Pomona College?

Admitted students at Pomona College typically score between 33–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Pomona College cost?

Pomona College's total cost of attendance is reported at $85,300 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Pomona College?

Pomona College's earliest deadline is Nov 8, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Pomona College require students to live on campus?

No -- Pomona College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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