Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
73.70%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 73.70%. This means approximately 737 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 24,271 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
73.70%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,439 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,319 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $22,672 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,580 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 46.03% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 25.26% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$19,319
Room and board
$16,330
Books and supplies
$995
Other expenses
$4,041
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$22,672
Average net price
$11,580
Average aid coverage
49%
$11,092 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona pays approximately $11,580 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona net price
$11,580
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $19,319 and average net price at $11,580. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$19,319
Current net price
$11,580
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
66.74%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$71,902
Undergraduates
24,271
10-Year Median Earnings - California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
Undergraduates
24,271
Completion rate
66.74%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
46.03%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
25.26%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 46.03% of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 25.26% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is listed at 3801 W Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare California State Polytechnic University-Pomona with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 73.70% | $19,319 | $11,580 | $71,902 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 73.70%.
How much is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona tuition?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,319.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's average net price?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's average net price in the local dataset is $11,580.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $71,902 for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona accredited?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
The local dataset lists 24,271 undergraduate students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
What percentage of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in the local dataset is 46.03%.
What is the federal loan rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
The federal loan rate for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in the local dataset is 25.26%.
Where should I verify California State Polytechnic University-Pomona data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or the latest official federal education data.