California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
- 4 Year
- POMONA, CA
CollegeGrad School
The California State University
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
- 4 Year
- POMONA, CA
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 3,280 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B
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About
- Branch of
- The California State University
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Cal Poly Pomona Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Application Deadline
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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- grade A minus
- grade B minus
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Test Scores and High School GPA for California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
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Net Price
$12,480 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,040 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
77%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
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 responses33%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 258 responses49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 259 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business1,644 Graduates
- Psychology365 Graduates
- Computer Science270 Graduates
- Sociology270 Graduates
- Hospitality and Tourism Management267 Graduates
- Biology245 Graduates
- Civil Engineering245 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering227 Graduates
- Communications199 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching198 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
21,491 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,690
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 294 responsesPoll
61%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 356 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation 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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 3,280 reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.