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Public, 4-Year
Pomona, CA

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$7,439

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

73.7%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

66.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$71,902

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Pomona, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,439, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 66.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$29,756

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$41,902

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$389,264

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$808,284

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $16,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
44.4%
55.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
54.3%
Asian
22.2%
White
13.2%
Two or more
3.9%
Unknown
2.5%
Black
2.5%
International
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

58

Burglary

31

Theft

20

Assault

2

Robbery

1

Rape

4

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$7,439

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$7,599
$30k - $48k$8,192
$48k - $75k$11,196
$75k+$15,145

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$16,000
Pell Grant Recipients46.0%
Using Federal Loans25.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment72.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$9,055
Pell Grant Recipients46.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

88.1%

Success

66.5%

In-State Cost

$7,439

Age 25+ Students

16.3%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

6,302 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pomona (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pomona (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.