California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2023 Average Net Price

$11,898

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.7%

45,775 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

26,848

82.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.7%

2,448 Graduates

About

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) were General Business Administration & Management (1,523 degrees awarded), General Psychology (360 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (304 degrees).

In 2023, 7,063 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529). 48.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,442 degrees), 2.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,699 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is $5,742, which is $−18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,664 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is $5,742, which is $18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,898.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is $−18,833 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,898

2023 Value

4.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,898. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) grew by 4.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,265

Room and Board

$1,067

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was of $15,265 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.05% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,067. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.11% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.99% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3664 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) received 45,775 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.73% annual growth. Out of those 45,775 applicants, 33,737 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.7% acceptance rate.

There were 26,848 students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in 2023. 95% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) has an overall enrollment yield of 12.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

33,737

Accepted Out of 45,775

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was 73.7% (33,737 admissions from 45,775 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 55.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 6.73%, while admissions grew by 24.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

95%

Submission Percentage (2020)

4,099

Scores Submitted (2020)

95% of enrolled first-time students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) had a total enrollment of 26,848 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is 22,047 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,801. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529), both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 13.5% White, 3.69% Two or More Races, 2.54% Black or African American, 0.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.2%) and Asian Male (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.6%) and White Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,848 students. The full-time enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is 22,047 and the part-time enrollment is 4,801. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
14,210 enrolled students
Asian
5,819 enrolled students
White
3,625 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is 52.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 13.5% White, 3.69% Two or More Races, 2.54% Black or African American, 0.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 839 students (3.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 179 fewer women than men received degrees from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is hispanic or latino (3,442 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,699 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is General Business Administration & Management (1,523 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (360 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (304 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (334 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,145 degrees), and Agriculture (281 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are Other managers (596,150 people), Software developers (546,449 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (386,614 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (365,419 people), and Civil engineers (311,002 people).

The most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (334 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,145 degrees), Agriculture (281 degrees), Physical Sciences (153 degrees), and Social Sciences (561 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are Architecture and Related Services (334 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,145 degrees), Agriculture (281 degrees), Physical Sciences (153 degrees), and Social Sciences (561 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
1,523 degrees awarded
General Psychology
360 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
304 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was General Business Administration & Management with 1,523 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,621

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,442

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,621 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529), which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,442).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 995 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.54 times more than the 648 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 648 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.651 times less than the 995 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is Female and Asian (80.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.23% of graduates (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,442 degrees awarded
Asian
1,699 degrees awarded
White
1,069 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is hispanic or latino (3,442 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,699 degrees).

3.02% of degree recipients (213 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,878 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,564 degrees awarded
Asian Male
990 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is hispanic or latino female (1,878 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1,564 degrees).

Operations

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) has an endowment valued at nearly $166M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.49M (5.72%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) had a total salary expenditure of 552M. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) employs 240 Professors, 163 Associate professors and 153 Assistant professors. Most academics at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are Male Professor (146), Male Associate professor (95), and Female Professor (94).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 268 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 240 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 166 employees.

Endowment

$166M

2023 Endowment

11.6%

growth from 2022

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) has an endowment valued at about $166M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $116M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$195M

2023 Salaries

5.02%

growth from 2022

In 2023, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) paid a median of $195M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($552M) and a 5.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.01% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$70.5M

Instructional Salaries

671

Number of Employees

In 2023, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) paid a total of $70.5M to 671 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

240 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

268 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) were Professor with 240 employees, Associate professor with 163 employees, and Assistant professor with 153 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) were Business and Financial Operations with 268 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 240 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 166 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was Male Professor with 146 employees, Male Associate professor with 95 employees, and Female Professor with 94 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529).

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