While there is no such thing as a “typical” Pomona College student, all Pomona students have a few important things in common. Most importantly, they have academic drive and a goal of making a positive impact on the world. In most other ways though, they are as varied as they are talented. They come to Pomona from all 50 states and from some 65 countries around the world—from large cities, suburban areas and rural corners that don’t appear on any map. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and types of schools, but, together, they form a community that thrives through collaboration, excels through strong mentorship and continues a journey of personal and intellectual growth.
The Class of 2028 Profile
- Total Applications: 12,249
- Class Size: 436 (242 Female, 194 Male sex assigned at birth)
- Prior Gap-Year Matriculants: 7
- QuestBridge Match Scholars: 17
- Posse Scholars: 19
- Early Decision Matriculants: 217
- Regular Decision Matriculants: 212
- First Generation: 23%
Schools Represented
- Public: 54%
- Independent: 25%
- Charter, Home School: 4%
- Parochial/Religious: 7%
Background
- Asian: 21.3%
- Black/African American: 5.0%
- Hispanic of any race: 17.9%
- International: 14.4%
- Two or more races: 6.9%
- White: 29.4%
- Race/Ethnicity unknown: 5.0%
Reporting of race and ethnicity is based on federal standards.
Standardized Testing median scores (of students who submitted a test)
(test-optional admissions policy in effect)
- SAT EBRW: 760
- SAT Math: 780
- ACT Composite: 34
Financial Aid
Pomona is committed to a need-blind admissions process for U.S. citizens, permanent residents and all students graduating from U.S. high schools. The College offers need-based scholarships and grants, meeting 100% of demonstrated need. Applicants must submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile for the College to determine financial need. Loans are not included in offers of financial aid but are made available to help families finance their expected family contribution.
Aid packages include various sources of funding: Pomona aid, federal and state grant/scholarship assistance, plus student work-study. The amount and type of aid in each package depends on each student’s demonstrated need and eligibility for funds. Outside scholarships reduce the student contribution and student work-study components before reducing the amount of aid provided by Pomona.
Fall 2024 Entering Class
- Pell-Eligible: 19%
- First-Generation or Low-Income: 33%
Cost of Attendance 2024–2025
- Tuition: $65,000
- Student Fees: $420
- Housing and Food: $21,394
- Total Billed Charges: $86,814
- Books: $1,100
- Personal Expenses: $1,500
Books, travel and personal expenses are estimated in the total financial aid budget but are not billed by the College. Students may also be required to enroll in the student health insurance plan.
We encourage families to visit our online cost calculators: MyinTuition or the Net Price Calculator. Both provide an estimate of eligibility for financial aid but are not official offers of financial aid from Pomona College.