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Pomona College

Private nonprofit Claremont, CA · Suburban · Far West · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
93%
Graduation Rate
$77,779
Earnings (10yr)
$19,285
Net Price
7%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Pomona College has an impressive graduation rate of 93%. This high percentage reflects the school's commitment to student success and the supportive academic environment it fosters. With a small enrollment of just 1,666 students, classes are intimate, allowing for personalized education and close interaction with faculty.

In terms of outcomes, graduates from Pomona earn a median salary of $77,779 ten years after entering the workforce. While specific mobility data isn't available, this strong earning potential suggests that students from lower-income backgrounds have opportunities to improve their economic standing after graduation. The school has a Pell Grant rate of 20%, indicating that financial aid plays a role in its diverse student body.

The net price of attendance is $19,285, and the median debt upon graduation is relatively low at $11,782. This combination makes Pomona a financially viable option for many students. Those who thrive here are often driven, academically curious, and looking for a rigorous education in fields like social sciences, biology, computer science, and physical sciences.

Rankings

How Pomona Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation93%Earnings 10yr$78KNet Price$19KRetention98%Median Debt$12KPell Grant Rate20%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$5K$0-30K$7K$30-48K$17K$48-75K$38K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%368.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%5298.1%MOBILITY195.03%

Cost & Financial Aid

$65,420
In-State Tuition
$65,420
Out-of-State
$19,285
Avg Net Price
$11,782
Median Debt
20%
Pell Grant Rate
9%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,841
Family Income $0–$30K
$7,026
Family Income $30K–$48K
$17,054
Family Income $48K–$75K
$37,842
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$60,850
6 Years After Entry
$68,385
8 Years
$77,779
10 Years
0.15x
Debt-to-Earnings
94%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
64%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$60,850 6yr $68,385 8yr $77,779 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

195.03%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
5298.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
368.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$161,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.86
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
14.8%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

1.350%
Inventor Rate
33
Total Patents
121
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 7%
Retention Rate 98%
SAT Average 1534
ACT Midpoint 34
SAT Range 1490–1560
ACT Range 33–35
Full-Time Faculty 94%
Faculty Salary (mo) $15,085
Diversity Index 0.82
First-Gen Students 30%

Top Programs

Social Sciences 18%
Biology & Biomedical 16%
Computer Science & IT 14%
Physical Sciences 6%
Mathematics & Statistics 6%
Psychology 4%
Communications 3%
English & Literature 2%