Pomona College

#511 / #157
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#13
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college in Claremont, California, United States

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About Pomona College

Featured Alumna

Jennifer Doudna ranks among our Top Influential Biologists Today.

According to Wikipedia, Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. It was established in 1887 by a group of Congregationalists who wanted to recreate a "college of the New England type" in Southern California. In 1925, it became the founding member of the Claremont Colleges consortium of adjacent, affiliated institutions.

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Pomona College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
11,6207%93%

How Much Does Pomona College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$56,686
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$8,629
30K - 48K$6,239
48K - 75K$9,365
75K - 110K$18,763
110K+$46,130

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Pomona College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Pomona College, then you can expect to earn an average of $77,300 per year.

Pomona College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
1,5301,530

Where is Pomona College?

Pomona College is located at 550 N College Ave, Claremont CA 91711-6319

How Safe is Pomona College?

Claremont has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Pomona College Known For?

Pomona College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

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Who Are Pomona College's Most Influential Alumni?

Pomona College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Communications, and Biology. Here are some of Pomona College's most famous alumni:

Jennifer Doudna
Jennifer Doudna
An American biochemist, (1964 – ), Washington, DC, USA.
Roy E. Disney
Roy E. Disney
A Longtime senior executive for The Walt Disney Company .
Roger Revelle
An American scientist.
Louis Menand
A Writer, Pulitzer Prize for History winner.
Norris Bradbury
Norris Bradbury
An American physicist.
James Turrell
James Turrell
An American sculptor.
Rick Strassman
An American drug researcher.
Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp
An American dancer and choreographer.
Paul Fussell
Paul Fussell
An American cultural and literary historian .
William Irwin Thompson
William Irwin Thompson
An American poet and social critic.
George C. Wolfe
George C. Wolfe
An American playwright.
David Keirsey
David Keirsey
An American psychologist.

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