Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Pomona College


Location and Affiliation:

Pomona College is located in Claremont, population 32,503.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Pomona College’s enrollment is 1,559 students on campus.

• 50% female
• 7% black
• 11% Hispanic
• 16% Asian
• 4% international

20% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 98%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:8

Academic Level:

• Pomona College is a Level 1 school
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 30-34
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 690-770, Math 680-760, Composite 1370-1530

Most Popular Majors:

• Economics 13%
• Interdisciplinary Studies 16%
• Political Science 7%
• Biology 8%
• History/Social Studies 33%
• Psychology 7%
• English 8%

Graduates:

93% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $60
• The admission application deadline is January 2
• The financial aid deadline is February 2

Generosity:

Average need met is 100%.

Features:

Small classes, top-notch facilities and distinguished professors who work closely with students are key elements of a Pomona education. Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the premier liberal arts college in America and recently named an “Ivy.” 97% of students live on campus. Campus holds 2 art galleries, an ecological preserve, biological field station, botanical garden, Greek theater, and observatory.

Contact:

Pomona College Admissions 1-909-621-8134.

Learn more about Pomona College. http://www.pomona.edu