As one of only a few polytechnic universities nationwide, Cal Poly Pomona integrates technology into a traditional liberal arts education as well as into the applied sciences. This long-standing polytechnic approach, which is paired with our learn-by-doing philosophy, makes us unique among traditional universities and has earned us the reputation of developing individuals who are among the most sought-after in today's marketplace.
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is a public, nationally-ranked, coeducational university situated at the western corner of the city of Pomona, a suburb of Los Angeles, California. Officially also known as Cal Poly Pomona, and commonly called Cal Poly among locals (but never by the university , as that name properly refers to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo), it is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University. The University offers a full spectrum of degrees but is best known for its engineering, agricultural, architectural, and business programs.
W.K. Kellogg, known for his famous Corn Flakes, had a life long passion for Arabian horses. After purchasing at a cost of $25,000 USD, Kellogg developed the land into a world-renowned Arabian horse ranch. The first building erected contained the horse stables and it used to be located where the university plaza currently exists.
On May 17, 1932 a crowd of more that 20,000 spectators converged on the ranch to witness Kellogg’s donation of his Arabian Horse Ranch, including 87 horses to the California State University. In return for the generous grant, the University agreed to keep the Arabian horses and to continue the Sunday Horse shows that began in 1927.
In 1927, Charles B. Voorhis purchased of land near San Dimas to build a facility for students of agriculture.
In 1933, Julian McPhee, assumed the presidency of the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Known for his tight fiscal policy, McPhee saved the University during the years of the great depression. After those bleak years, McPhee's vision of expanding Cal Poly to Southern California came close to reality.
Plagued with financial problems, Voorhis was forced to close his doors only ten years after he had opened his facility. The demise of the facility gave McPhee the opportunity to expand Cal Poly Pomona. In August of 1938, Charles Voorhis donated his facility as a gift to what is today the California State University System. In the same year, McPhee’s request for the land was approved and the entire horticulture program was moved from San Luis Obispo to the new Southern California campus.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 18% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc) Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc) Track (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,006 | $ 13,176 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 0 | $ 10,170 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,006 | $ 3,006 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,283 | 34% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,968 | 37% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,189 | 38% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,805 | 19% | |
Any Aid: |
56% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 17% (Most Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 440, Math: 480 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 600 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 15% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 25 |
| Application Fee: | $ 55.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Not Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
