California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2021 Average Net Price

$12,942

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.06%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

60.6%

41,226 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

29,456

82.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.2%

1,864 Graduates

About

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona were General Business Administration & Management (1,644 degrees awarded), General Psychology (365 degrees), and Computer Science (270 degrees).

In 2021, 6,998 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. 49.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,104 degrees), 1.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,595 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $5,742, which is $−17,442 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $5,742, which is $−17,442 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,942.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending California State Polytechnic University-Pomona received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $−17,442 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,942

2021 Value

10.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,942. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona grew by 10.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,545

Room and Board

$1,022

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was of $14,545 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.89% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,022. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 43.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.45% with respect to 2020, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was 1.06%, which represents 40 out of the 3780 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona received 41,226 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.42% annual growth. Out of those 41,226 applicants, 24,993 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.6% acceptance rate.

There were 29,456 students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2021. 95% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has an overall enrollment yield of 13.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

24,993

Accepted Out of 41,226

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was 60.6% (24,993 admissions from 41,226 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 64.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.42%, while admissions grew by 1.41%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

95%

Submission Percentage (2020)

4,099

Scores Submitted (2020)

95% of enrolled first-time students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had a total enrollment of 29,456 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is 24,305 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,151. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 14.6% White, 3.41% Two or More Races, 2.93% Black or African American, 0.19% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.8%) and Asian Male (13.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.2%) and White Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29,456 students. The full-time enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is 24,305 and the part-time enrollment is 5,151. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
14,508 enrolled students
Asian
6,407 enrolled students
White
4,300 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is 49.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 14.6% White, 3.41% Two or More Races, 2.93% Black or African American, 0.19% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 928 students (3.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 8 fewer women than men received degrees from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is hispanic or latino (3,104 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1595 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is General Business Administration & Management (1,644 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (365 degrees) and Computer Science (270 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (267 degrees awarded), Agriculture (261 degrees), and Engineering (1,089 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Software developers (428,319 people), Other managers (402,456 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (355,521 people), Civil engineers (269,052 people), and Mechanical engineers (196,630 people).

The most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2021 are Architecture and Related Services (267 degrees awarded), Agriculture (261 degrees), Engineering (1,089 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (201 degrees), and Physical Sciences (131 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Architecture and Related Services (267 degrees awarded), Agriculture (261 degrees), Engineering (1,089 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (201 degrees), and Physical Sciences (131 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Architectural, engineering & related services (573,190 people), Computer Systems Design (477,350 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (354,383 people), Construction (337,822 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (227,627 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
1,644 degrees awarded
General Psychology
365 degrees awarded
Computer Science
270 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was General Business Administration & Management with 1,644 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,503

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,495

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,503 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, which is 1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,495).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 992 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.42 times more than the 698 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 698 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.704 times less than the 992 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 23% of students graduating from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is Female and Asian (83.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.38% of graduates (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,104 degrees awarded
Asian
1,595 degrees awarded
White
1,083 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is hispanic or latino (3,104 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1595 degrees).

3.43% of degree recipients (240 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,699 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,405 degrees awarded
Asian Male
873 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is hispanic or latino female (1,699 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1405 degrees).

Operations

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has an endowment valued at nearly $166M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.4M (12.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona had a total salary expenditure of 555M. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona employs 225 Professors, 152 Associate professors and 145 Assistant professors. Most academics at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are Male Professor (142), Male Associate professor (84), and Female Professor (83).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are: Business and Financial Operations, with 240 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 206 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 173 employees.

Endowment

$166M

2021 Endowment

57.4%

growth from 2020

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has an endowment valued at about $166M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona grew 57.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $116M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$174M

2021 Salaries

4.01%

decline from 2020

In 2021, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona paid a median of $174M in salaries, which represents 31.3% of their overall expenditure ($555M) and a 4.01% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$63.1M

Instructional Salaries

663

Number of Employees

In 2021, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona paid a total of $63.1M to 663 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

225 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

240 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona were Professor with 225 employees, Associate professor with 152 employees, and Assistant professor with 145 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona were Business and Financial Operations with 240 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 206 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 173 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona was Male Professor with 142 employees, Male Associate professor with 84 employees, and Female Professor with 83 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.