2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$17,000
Net Price
7%
Admitted
58%
Enrolled
93%
Graduation Rate
7/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Pomona College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,764. In 2021, there were 19 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
19
Total Enrollment
1,764
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Pomona College offers Research Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
Research Psychology | 19 |
Total Graduates | 19 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 11,620 students applied to the Pomona College. The university admitted 7% and 58% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for California universities is 21,883. On average, all California institutions admit 64% and 22% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Pomona College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 96%. Compared to all California four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for Pomona College is 93%, compared to 66% for all California universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 3%.
Compare PC to California Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Pomona College to the average of all California four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
PC
11,620
Applicants
7%
Percent Admitted
58%
Percent Enrolled
96%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
CA Colleges
21,883
Applicants
64%
Percent Admitted
22%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 225 or 79% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 59 or 21% part-time faculty members employed at Pomona College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 225 or 79%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
PC
7 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
79%
Percent Full-Time
21%
Percent Part-Time
79%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
CA Colleges
19 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
40%
Percent Full-Time
60%
Percent Part-Time
39%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Pomona College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $56,284, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Pomona College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Pomona College | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $18,524 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $1,500 |
Total Living Expenses | $20,024 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $56,284 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $77,308 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Pomona College is $17,000. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Pomona College to all California universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
PC
$77,308
Cost to Attend
$51,797
Average Financial Aid
59%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,000
Net Price
CA Colleges
$33,186
Cost to Attend
$9,615
Average Financial Aid
80%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,526
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 235 or 59%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 844 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $51,797.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 844 | $51,797 |
Pell Grants | 313 | $4,943 |
Federal Student Loans | 56 | $4,939 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Pomona College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
PC
844
Grant or Scholarship Aid
70%
Grants or Scholarships
313
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
56
Federal Student Loans
5%
Federal Student Loans
CA Colleges
6,293
Grant or Scholarship Aid
60%
Grants or Scholarships
3,062
Number of Pell Grants
29%
Pell Grants
1,114
Federal Student Loans
11%
Federal Student Loans
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