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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Cal Poly Pomona is an above-average public university located in Pomona, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 21,491 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Cal Poly Pomona acceptance rate is 55%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Computer Science. Graduating 66% of students, Cal Poly Pomona alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,900.
About
About Cal Poly Pomona...
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Compare to Other Colleges
- California
- Pomona
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Rankings
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Cal Poly Pomona Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
November 30
SAT Range
No data available —
ACT Range
No data available —
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into Cal Poly Pomona?
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Net Price
$12,480/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,040/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
77%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
24:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.216 responses
33%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.258 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.259 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
1,644 Graduates
Psychology
365 Graduates
Computer Science
270 Graduates
Sociology
270 Graduates
Hospitality and Tourism Management
267 Graduates
Biology
245 Graduates
Civil Engineering
245 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
227 Graduates
Communications
199 Graduates
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
198 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
61%
On Campus
35%
Online
5%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
21,491Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,690
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
179 responses
Friendly
40%
Diversity.
13%
Mixer
12%
Asian
8%
Just wants to get their degree and leave
8%
Ethnic
7%
Broad
4%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.294 responses
Poll
61%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.356 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
202 responses
Diverse
32%
You will get a workout just walking from class
26%
Hands-on
19%
Enjoyable
11%
Practical
6%
Boring
1%
Active
1%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
66%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
74%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.144 responses
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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 3,281 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Pomona was an overall very fun experience for me, I had gotten into their animal science pre-vet program and I can see why their motto is “learn by doing”. The hands on experience you get from your time here is incredible, especially as someone like myself who’s more of a visual learner. With the farm units we have on campus, anyone looking to major in anything animal or agriculture related will be pleased to know the amount of opportunities just waiting for you here at cal poly Pomona. The Campus itself is nice as well, I love the openness and greenery that surrounds it makes my walks to class much more enjoyable. I will be honest though, my experience at cal poly Pomona was made significantly better with being able to dorm on campus. I know it’s much more costly than commuting, but I have heard from many commuters that it’s hard to make any friends or find anything to do on campus.
- Freshman
- 21 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My time at Cal Poly Pomona has been hands-on and practical, which I really appreciate. There are tons of opportunities for internships and real-world projects, however I find that you are limited to local opportunities.
I've found Cal Poly Pomona to offer a diverse range of academic programs, including engineering, business, agriculture, sustainability (regenerative studies), architecture, and more. I value the variety of options available to me and the opportunity to explore interdisciplinary interests. The faculty and staff are super supportive, and it's easy to connect with professors.
Parking can be a pain sometimes, especially if you have an electric vehicle and during busy hours. Like any school, there are occasional administrative hiccups.
Overall, Cal Poly Pomona has been a great experience for me. The campus views of the San Gabriel Mountains are beautiful and the mix of learning and real-world application has been exactly what I was looking for in a grad school experience.
- Graduate Student
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
As a commuter school, you have to make the effort to have a social life. My experience at CPP was pretty good as I was part of extracurriculars. Some of the professors there want to see you succeed and will do anything to help you, but others do not really care. Centerpointe did improve after giving it another chance before I graduated, but in the beginning (around 2021) it was really bad.
- Alum
- 10 days ago
