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Photo: King of Hearts / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA
75%
Acceptance Rate
25,042
Undergraduates
$20k
Out-of-state tuition
68%
6-yr grad rate
$72k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
75%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.25
$70 application fee
25,042 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Suburb: Large
Priority: Nov 30, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$20,380
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$11,531
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$16,000Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$71,902/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio22%
Why Go Here?
$72k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
25.0k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · Suburb: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#65
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score87
Excellent value
49% First-Gen Students
46% Pell Grant Recipients
43Days
Next Application Deadline
Priority: Nov 30, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public college in Pomona, CA. It enrolls 25,042 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
87
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
23:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
3.25
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Priority: Nov 30, 2026
via Cal State Apply
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$20,380
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)48%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)67%
Room & Board (2024-25)$16,682
Median Debt at Graduation$16,000
Highest-Earning Programs
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$88k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$81k/yr
Manufacturing Engineering$80k/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$78k/yr
Civil Engineering$76k/yr
Industrial Engineering$75k/yr
How to Apply
PriorityNov 30, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Cal State Apply
$70 fee
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
7
Career
9
Value
Suburb: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
B
Outcomes
A
Diversity
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How much do families pay at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,851 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,433 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,734 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,894 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,716 |
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