Pomona College (121345)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$61,906

5.25% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,423

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

6.76%

12,121 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,664

98.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

93.2%

383 Graduates

About

Pomona College (121345) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pomona College (121345) were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (67 degrees awarded), Computer Science (49 degrees), and General Mathematics (39 degrees).

In 2023, 540 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pomona College (121345). 53.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (195 degrees), 1.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (110 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pomona College (121345) is $61,906, which is $32,626 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pomona College (121345) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 73 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pomona College (121345) is $61,906, which is $32,626 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,423.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending Pomona College (121345) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$61,906

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pomona College (121345) was $61,906. The cost of tuition at Pomona College (121345) is $32,626 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pomona College (121345) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,423

2023 Value

12.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pomona College (121345) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,423. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pomona College (121345) grew by 12.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pomona College (121345) (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

$17,991

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pomona College (121345) was of $17,991 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.17% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pomona College (121345) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Pomona College (121345) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pomona College (121345) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pomona College (121345) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 73 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pomona College (121345) received 12,121 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.6% annual growth. Out of those 12,121 applicants, 819 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 6.76% acceptance rate.

There were 1,664 students enrolled at Pomona College (121345) in 2023. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pomona College (121345) has an overall enrollment yield of 49.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

6.76%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

819

Accepted Out of 12,121

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pomona College (121345) was 6.76% (819 admissions from 12,121 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 7.02%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 13.6%, while admissions grew by 9.35%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pomona College (121345) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2023)

120

Scores Submitted (2023)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Pomona College (121345) in 2023 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

Pomona College (121345) had a total enrollment of 1,664 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pomona College (121345) is 1,646 students and the part-time enrollment is 18. This means that 98.9% of students enrolled at Pomona College (121345) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pomona College (121345), both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.1% White, 17.9% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 9.44% Two or More Races, and 0.481% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pomona College (121345) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.7%), followed by White Female (14.6%) and Asian Female (9.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pomona College (121345) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,664 students. The full-time enrollment at Pomona College (121345) is 1,646 and the part-time enrollment is 18. This means that 98.9% of students enrolled at Pomona College (121345) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pomona College (121345) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2023 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 Pomona College (121345) was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Pomona College (121345) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pomona College (121345) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
484 enrolled students
Asian
298 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
272 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pomona College (121345) is 29.1% White, 17.9% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 9.44% Two or More Races, and 0.481% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 55 students (3.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 38 more women than men received degrees from Pomona College (121345). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pomona College (121345) is white (195 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (110 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pomona College (121345) is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (67 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (49 degrees) and General Mathematics (39 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pomona College (121345), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (24 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (24 degrees), and Math & Statistics (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pomona College (121345) are Postsecondary teachers (168,988 people), Other managers (128,250 people), Software developers (113,807 people), Secondary school teachers (108,027 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (89,159 people).

The most specialized majors at Pomona College (121345) in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (24 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (24 degrees), Math & Statistics (39 degrees), Physical Sciences (37 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Pomona College (121345) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pomona College (121345) are Cultural & Gender Studies (24 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (24 degrees), Math & Statistics (39 degrees), Physical Sciences (37 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pomona College (121345) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pomona College (121345).

Most Common (2023)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
67 degrees awarded
Computer Science
49 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pomona College (121345) was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pomona College (121345) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

251

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

289

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Pomona College (121345), which is 0.869 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (289).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pomona College (121345) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Pomona College (121345) in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.23 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Pomona College (121345) in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 0.811 times less than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

86%

100% Completion Time

93%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 86% of students graduating from Pomona College (121345) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 93% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pomona College (121345) is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 4.44% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
195 degrees awarded
Asian
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pomona College (121345) is white (195 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (110 degrees).

4.07% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
101 degrees awarded
White Male
94 degrees awarded
Asian Male
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pomona College (121345) is white female (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (94 degrees).

Operations

Pomona College (121345) has an endowment valued at nearly $2.8B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 134M (4.81%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Pomona College (121345) had a total salary expenditure of 218M. Pomona College (121345) employs 90 Professors, 58 No academic ranks and 51 Associate professors. Most academics at Pomona College (121345) are Male Professor (51), Female No academic rank (40), and Female Professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pomona College (121345) are: Service, with 198 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, and Management with 95 employees.

Endowment

$2.8B

2023 Endowment

1.16%

growth from 2022

Pomona College (121345) has an endowment valued at about $2.8B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Pomona College (121345) grew 1.16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.75B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pomona College (121345) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$83.9M

2023 Salaries

10%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Pomona College (121345) paid a median of $83.9M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($218M) and a 10% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.9M

Instructional Salaries

231

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pomona College (121345) paid a total of $29.9M to 231 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

90 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

198 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pomona College (121345) were Professor with 90 employees, No academic rank with 58 employees, and Associate professor with 51 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pomona College (121345) were Service with 198 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, and Management with 95 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female No academic rank
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pomona College (121345) was Male Professor with 51 employees, Female No academic rank with 40 employees, and Female Professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pomona College (121345).

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