Pomona
Pomona College · Claremont, California · Private
Pomona admitted 7.1% of 12,470 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1490–1550 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 93% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Pomona
Enter a score to see whether Pomona is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 7.1% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 14% (227 of 1,656), compared with 7.1% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
1,017 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 716 took it, and 31 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Pomona rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
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Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $85,300 a year. After grants, students paid $17,423 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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