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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Public Pomona, CA · Suburban · Far West · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
68%
Graduation Rate
$71,902
Earnings (10yr)
$11,531
Net Price
75%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona serves over 25,000 students, making it one of the largest universities in California. With a 75% acceptance rate, it welcomes a diverse range of applicants. This combination of size and accessibility creates a vibrant campus environment.

Graduates earn an average of $71,902 within ten years of completing their degree. While the graduation rate stands at 68%, it reflects significant potential for upward mobility, especially for students from low-income backgrounds, with 46% receiving Pell Grants. Although specific mobility metrics are not available, the earnings data suggests that many students find stable employment after graduation.

Attending Cal Poly Pomona is financially manageable, with a net price of $11,531 and a median debt of $16,000. Students tend to thrive in programs like Business & Marketing, Engineering, and Computer Science. This university is well-suited for those seeking practical degrees that lead to solid job prospects and a supportive community.

Rankings

How California Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation68%Earnings 10yr$72KNet Price$12KRetention87%Median Debt$16KPell Grant Rate46%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$8K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$11K$48-75K$21K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,780
In-State Tuition
$20,380
Out-of-State
$11,531
Avg Net Price
$16,000
Median Debt
46%
Pell Grant Rate
25%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,851
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,433
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,734
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,716
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$54,466
6 Years After Entry
$64,008
8 Years
$71,902
10 Years
0.22x
Debt-to-Earnings
70%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$54,466 6yr $64,008 8yr $71,902 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.74
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.6%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 75%
Retention Rate 87%
Full-Time Faculty 48%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,943
Diversity Index 0.63
First-Gen Students 49%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 26%
Engineering 18%
Social Sciences 8%
Psychology 6%
Computer Science & IT 6%
Biology & Biomedical 4%
Visual & Performing Arts 3%
Humanities 2%