Study at Pomona College

Profile of Pomona College

Pomona College is in a large suburb, in Claremont, CA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Pomona College earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Course Topics

There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Pomona College include medicine, science, mathematics, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.

Pomona College Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. of people who applied to Pomona College in 2007, 16% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 690 to 770 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 690 and 760.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Pomona College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Pomona College are higher than most.

Student Enrollment

The school, in 2007, had 1,547 students (1,547 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Pomona College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Pomona College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference for major sports.