Pomona College

550 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

http://www.pomona.edu/

San Gabriel Mountains from South Campus
San Gabriel Mountains from South Campus
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School Description

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Small classes, top-notch facilities and distinguished professors who work closely with students are key elements of a Pomona education. Established in 1887, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the premier liberal arts colleges in America.

The college is located in Claremont, California, a charming town 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Pomona is the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven independent institutions blending the intimate atmosphere of small colleges with the academic and social resources of a university. Famous beaches, ski resorts and Los Angeles' many cultural offerings all are within easy driving distance of the campus.

Pomona’s 140-acre campus has 60 buildings, including 12 residence halls housing nearly all students in attendance. Eighteen buildings are shared by all seven of The Claremont Colleges, including libraries, a student services center and a bookstore.

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Pomona College

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Pomona College is a private residential liberal arts college located in Claremont, California. It has ranked in the top ten of liberal arts colleges nationally according to the U.S. News and World Report rankings since their inception. Founded in 1887 in Pomona, California, by a group of Congregationalists, the college moved to Claremont in 1889 to the site of a donated hotel, retaining its name. The school enrolls 1,548 students.

The founding member of the Claremont Colleges, Pomona is a non-sectarian, coeducational school. Its founders strove to create "a college of the New England type;". In order to reach this goal, the board of trustees included graduates of Williams, Dartmouth, Colby and Yale. Beginning in 1925, the Claremont Colleges, which have grown to include five total undergraduate and two graduate institutions, have provided Pomona's student body with the resources of a larger university while preserving the closeness of a small college.

History

Pomona College was established as a coeducational institution on October 14, 1887. The group wanted to create a college in the same mold as small New England institutions. The College was originally formed in Pomona; classes first began in a rented house on September 12, 1888. The next year, the school was moved to Claremont, at the site of an unfinished hotel. This building would eventually become Sumner Hall, current location of the Admissions and the Office of Campus Life. The name – Pomona College – remained after the relocation. The College’s first graduating class consisted of ten members in 1894.

Its founders’ values led to the College’s belief in educational equity, and in 1904 graduated Winston Dickson, one of the first African-American students in history to attend Harvard Law School. Like other Congregationalist-founded colleges such as Harvard, Dartmouth, Middlebury and Bowdoin, Pomona was given its own governing board, ensuring its independence. The board of trustees was originally composed of graduates of Williams, Dartmouth, Colby and Yale, among others, to help create "a college of the New England type."

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,527
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 29,923
Students Receiving Aid:
52%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 60
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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Degree Programs at Pomona College

Bachelor's Level Programs

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        A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Mass Communication/ Media Studies
      A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.
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    • Neuroscience
      A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering.
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      A program that focuses on the contemporary social and public policy ramifications of science and technology, the interrelationship of science and engineering with the public policy process, and the social and ethical dimensions of scientific and technological enterprises.
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      • Molecular Biology
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signalling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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  • Natural Sciences

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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Anthropology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.
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      • American/United States Studies/Civilization
        This program studies the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, including the flow of immigrants from other societies.
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      • Asian Studies/Civilization
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      • Latin American Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American Continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the Pre-Columbian period and the flow of immigrants from other societies.
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      • Russian Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the Russian Federation and its Soviet, Czarist, and medieval predecessors and related borderlands.
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      • Women’s Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy.
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      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
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      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
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      • Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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  • Social Work

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    • Public Policy Analysis
      A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit analysis; statistical methods; and applications to specific public policy topics.
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      • General Computer Science
        A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 51%
Men 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 57%
Other 16%
Asian 13%
Hispanic 8%
African-American 6%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 68%
In-State 32%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 32%
Washington 6%
Illinois 5%
New York 5%
Oregon 4%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 90%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Track (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 29,923    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 29,650    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 273    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 6,298 10%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 8,357 7%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 20,125 50%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,847 46%  
Any Aid:
  52%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 19% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 690, Math: 690
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 770, Math: 760
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 26%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 29, Verbal: 29, Math: 29
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 34, Verbal: 34, Math: 34

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 60.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Question: college essay?

im trying to find the claremont pomona college's admission essay topic but i hav a hard time finding it.... could anybody help me cause i need to plan the essay soon so i could finish my essays thank you so much thank u for that information but can someone put the topics on so i could see it cause im alittle confused srry
29 months ago

Best Answer

I am assuming you mean Pomona College, one of the Claremont schools? Pomona wants its applicants to submit the common application as well as a Pomona supplement. You must complete a Common Application essay; the Pomona supplement essay is optional, but they STRONGLY recommend you write one. The essay topics for the supplement are available on the application, which you can find here. (Scroll down towards the bottom of the page for links to the applications): http://pomona.edu/adwr/admissions/Applying/Information.shtml The Common Application has a variety of essay topics to choose from. https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx Good luck.

Question: Did you go to or know somebody that went to Pomona College?

I'm really interested in going to Pomona for college (if I can even get in... I know they're very selective), and I was just wondering if anybody out here went there? Or knows somebody that did? I'm interested in finding out about the vibe of the school and the city, what it took to get in, blah blah... Thanks!
35 months ago

Best Answer

I know a few people who went to Pomona and I've visited the Claremont Colleges a few times. The tour guides and my friends at the school are all really smart people who are good at looking at problems or questions from many different angles. The school isn't huge, but it's big enough to support a healthy infrastructure of classes and activities. Plus, it's part of the Claremont Consortium so you have access to classes and resources on the campuses of the other colleges there too. There are links on their admissions website to articles in college guides and the US News and World Weekly Report, which should give you a better idea of the facts and figures. As far as the surrounding city is, it's fantastic. They have a website: http://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/ You are also a short train ride away from Los Angeles (I think it's an hour or two) so you can go into the city for a day or evening, which is great. If you decide to go there, be prepared to be obsessed with the number 47! (My 7th grade science teacher was a Pomona grad, and I always won the "what number am I thinking of" because it was always 47...) Good luck!

Question: What are some community colleges in Pomona, CA or really close to the area?

I will probably be moving there in January and I cant seem to find one except for one college that seems a little too prestigious for it be a jr. college. lol. I would really appreciate anyones help who lives near there or knows for sure of the jr. college name. Thanks.
43 months ago

Best Answer

Pomona College is not a community college, rather a regular 4-year, which is reportedly very hard to get into. Try Mt. San Antonio College, in Pomona/Walnut, there's also San Joaquin Valley College, Chaffey College, and there's a few more around the area.

Photos

  • San Gabriel Mountains from South Campus
    San Gabriel Mountains from South Campus [source]
  • Pomona College in winter
    Pomona College in winter [source]
  • A Sign on Walker Wall Welcomes one to Pomona College
    A Sign on Walker Wall Welcomes one to Pomona College [source]
  • President Theodore Roosevelt addresses a large crowd outside of Pearsons Hall on the campus of Pomona College in Claremont.
    President Theodore Roosevelt addresses a large crowd outside of Pearsons Hall on the campus of Pomona College in Claremont. [source]
  • Bridges Auditorium across Marston Quad
    Bridges Auditorium across Marston Quad [source]
  • Pomona College Mark
    Pomona College Mark [source]
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Pomona College
Claremont, CA 91711
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