California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,084

5.96% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,940

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.2%

49,944 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

27,636

83.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

68.4%

2,584 Graduates

About

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona were General Business Administration & Management (1,350 degrees awarded), General Psychology (365 degrees), and Computer Science (323 degrees).

In 2024, 6,447 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. 47.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,253 degrees), 2.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,433 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $6,084, which is $−17,916 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $6,084, which is $17,916 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,940.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending California State Polytechnic University-Pomona received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,084

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was $6,084. The cost of tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $−17,916 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,940

2024 Value

0.353%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,940. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona grew by 0.353%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,133

Room and Board

$995

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was of $17,133 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $995. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.75% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.45% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona received 49,944 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.11% annual growth. Out of those 49,944 applicants, 37,545 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.2% acceptance rate.

There were 27,636 students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2024. 95% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

37,545

Accepted Out of 49,944

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was 75.2% (37,545 admissions from 49,944 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 73.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.11%, while admissions grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

95%

Submission Percentage (2020)

4,099

Scores Submitted (2020)

95% of enrolled first-time students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had a total enrollment of 27,636 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is 23,016 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,620. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.4% Asian, 13% White, 3.83% Two or More Races, 2.46% Black or African American, 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (27.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27.1%) and Asian Male (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.7%) and White Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27,636 students. The full-time enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is 23,016 and the part-time enrollment is 4,620. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
14,906 enrolled students
Asian
5,911 enrolled students
White
3,599 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is 53.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.4% Asian, 13% White, 3.83% Two or More Races, 2.46% Black or African American, 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 826 students (2.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 273 fewer women than men received degrees from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is hispanic or latino (3,253 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,433 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is General Business Administration & Management (1,350 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (365 degrees) and Computer Science (323 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (256 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,137 degrees), and Agriculture (274 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Software developers (534,000 people), Other managers (439,254 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (391,789 people), Civil engineers (319,746 people), and Mechanical engineers (225,323 people).

The most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (256 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,137 degrees), Agriculture (274 degrees), History (106 degrees), and Physical Sciences (132 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Architecture and Related Services (256 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,137 degrees), Agriculture (274 degrees), History (106 degrees), and Physical Sciences (132 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Architectural, engineering & related services (632,610 people), Computer Systems Design (564,611 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (411,870 people), Construction (395,393 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (318,856 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
1,350 degrees awarded
General Psychology
365 degrees awarded
Computer Science
323 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was General Business Administration & Management with 1,350 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,360

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,087

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,360 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, which is 1.09 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,087).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 868 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.57 times more than the 554 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 554 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.638 times less than the 868 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27% of students graduating from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is Female and Asian (81.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.28% of graduates (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,253 degrees awarded
Asian
1,433 degrees awarded
White
983 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is hispanic or latino (3,253 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,433 degrees).

2.81% of degree recipients (181 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,878 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,749 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,739 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is hispanic or latino female (1,878 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,749 degrees).

Operations

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has an endowment valued at nearly $188M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 25.3M (13.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had a total salary expenditure of 588M. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona employs 261 Professors, 165 Assistant professors and 157 Associate professors. Most academics at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Male Professor (153), Female Professor (108), and Female Assistant professor (96).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are: Business and Financial Operations, with 279 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 265 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 168 employees.

Endowment

$188M

2024 Endowment

13%

growth from 2023

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has an endowment valued at about $188M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona grew 13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $142M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$205M

2024 Salaries

5.47%

growth from 2023

In 2024, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona paid a median of $205M in salaries, which represents 35% of their overall expenditure ($588M) and a 5.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.02% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$81.3M

Instructional Salaries

696

Number of Employees

In 2024, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona paid a total of $81.3M to 696 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona were Business and Financial Operations with 279 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 265 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 168 employees.

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