B+
Very Good
Score: 77/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
89/100 · earnings-weighted

Pomona College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Claremont, California 91711
Pomona College campus, Claremont, CA
Pomona College campus, Claremont, CA. Photo: Officialpomonacollege, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
95/100
Affordability
F
27/100
Resources
A
87/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
A
80/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,664
Total Enrollment
93%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pomona College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$77,779
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$60,850
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,782
Median debt at graduation
93.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,534
Average SAT
34
Median ACT
19.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 15% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pomona College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$143,084$217,051+103%#5 of 349#6—
Economics$70,051$96,702+17%#77 of 368#105—
Mathematics$50,712—————
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$39,967—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pomona College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,039,051
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,315/mo — vs ~$1,303/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91763 (3.4% cap, Montclair)

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🏆 Where Pomona College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10
Molecular Biology
of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $61,906 $61,906
Room $11,730
Board $8,644
Total Cost (On-Campus) $85,300 $85,300

Financial Aid

64%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Pell Grants
13%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,664
Total Students
55%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Hispanic 16%
Black 11%
Asian 18%
Two or More 9%
Non-Resident 13%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pomona College?
Pomona College has an acceptance rate of 7%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Pomona College?
Tuition at Pomona College is $61,906 for in-state students and $61,906 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Pomona College?
The graduation rate at Pomona College is 93%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Pomona College a good school?
Pomona College has a Repit College Score of 77/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Pomona College?
Pomona College has a total enrollment of 1,664 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Compare with other 4-Year private non-profit institutions of similar size.

A
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B+
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B+
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B
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology