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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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PublicSuburb: Large

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75%

Acceptance Rate

25,042

Total Students

$20k

Sticker Price

68%

Grad Rate

$72k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

75%

Accessible

Acceptance Rate

75% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT RangeNot reported

ACT RangeNot reported

GPA Avg3.7

payments$70 application fee

groups25,042 students enrolled

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$20,380

Net Price

Not reported

$16,000Avg Debt

≈ $133/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$71,902/yr

Debt-to-income ratio22% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate68%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate87%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$72k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

23:1

Faculty Ratio

Large classes

25.0k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#280

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Top 300

#273

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Top 300

Deal Score86

Exceptional Value

diversity_149% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance46% Pell Grant Recipients

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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public institution located in Pomona, CA. With approximately 25,042 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

86.35

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

23:1

Test Score Ranges

Not reported

SAT

3.7

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Not reported

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$20,380

Room & Board$16,682

Avg Grad Debt$16,000

Popular Majors

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

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"California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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