UNIVERSITY · CDS 2022-2023
Pomona College
Claremont, CA 1,766 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top LACClaremontCalifornia
Accept
6.8%
Yield
49.8%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1510–1580
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
740–780
SAT Math (mid 50%)
770–800
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
33–35
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTENot separately reported in CDS
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$71,660
Total COA
$95,670
Avg need-based aid
$68,160
Avg merit award
None
Net price after avg need aid
$27,510
Pomona meets 1% of demonstrated need on average.
ImportantPomona does not award non-need merit scholarships. All institutional aid is need-based. Use this honestly with families: a strong applicant here gets in, but the price is set by the FAFSA/CSS, not by stats.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Pomona's AP Policy
Pomona College awards course credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. A maximum of two AP credits can be applied toward graduation. Credit is not granted for exams that duplicate each other.
Min score
4
Credit cap
8 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Throughout its history, Pomona College has educated students of exceptional promise.
Distilled Themes
Exceptional promisediverse backgroundstransformative knowledgecreative and powerful forces
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Pomona is looking for intellectually curious students who will contribute to the campus community.
- 02They value students who have a demonstrated commitment to their interests and who have taken initiative in their pursuits.
- 03A strong application will show a student's passion for learning and their desire to make a difference in the world.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate intellectual vitality through a challenging curriculum and a love of learning.
- 02Showcase your passions and how you have made an impact in your community.
- 03Articulate why Pomona is the right fit for you and how you will contribute to the campus.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of intellectual curiosity or a focus on grades over learning
- A generic application that does not show a genuine interest in Pomona
- A failure to demonstrate a commitment to community and collaboration
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
PhilosophyPoliticsand Economics (PPE); The Claremont Colleges; The Sagehen athletics program
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 8, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 8, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 8, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (N/A)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
Pomona College does not track demonstrated interest; their official policy states it is not a factor in their admissions process.
Save the energy
Do not spend effort on interest signals—focus on essays and academics instead.
Provenance