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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona at a glance
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public university in Pomona, California with 27,636 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 75% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $7,780 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $11,531 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 68% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 25% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $16,000 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Civil Engineering, master's ($110,863) and Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, bachelor's ($106,171) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$7,780
2024-25
Acceptance
75%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
27,636
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,380
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,682
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,519
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $24,462
Net price (after aid): $11,531
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $7,851
$30k – $48k: $8,433
$48k – $75k: $10,734
$75k – $110k: $13,894
$110k+: $20,716
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $71,902
Median debt at graduation: $16,000
Est. monthly loan payment: $170
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.5×Graduates earn about 4.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 46%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 25%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedCalifornia State Polytechnic University-Pomona does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $75,021, above the $36,565 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in California.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
68%
Freshman Retention
87%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
46% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$20.4k
below avg
Net price
$11.5k
below avg
Pell
46%
above avg
Median debt
$16k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$71.9k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
75%
SAT range
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Academics
Studying online: a small share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 857 of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's 26,848 students (3%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 15,169 (56%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reported conferring credentials in 69 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates earn, by program
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $70,954 four years after graduating, 4% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $46,581; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $15,500 in federal loans at this college (about $164 a month on a 10-year plan).
59 programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $70,954 | $68,257, +4% | $15,500 | $164/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $49,747 | $50,706, about the same | $13,000 | $138/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $97,790 | $86,517, +13% | $16,500 | $175/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $99,148 | $92,135, +8% | $16,940 | $180/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $52,694 | $52,657, about the same | $13,000 | $138/mo |
| Computer Science, Bachelor's | $103,494 | $107,009, −3% | $15,666 | $166/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $57,114 | $56,726, about the same | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $61,688 | $57,214, +8% | $17,490 | $185/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $56,278 | $56,359, about the same | $14,725 | $156/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $53,024 | $54,562, −3% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $51,492 | $53,072, −3% | $13,000 | $138/mo |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Bachelor's | $106,171 | $98,207, +8% | $25,750 | $273/mo |
Compare what Business Administration pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $122,500 in California.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $130,900 in California.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $144,040 in California.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
Show 47 more programs
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, Bachelor's | $53,017 | $49,634, +7% | $15,167 | $161/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $128,133 | $103,485, +24% | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $103,924 | $100,647, +3% | $17,985 | $191/mo |
| Architecture, Bachelor's | $76,969 | $66,914, +15% | $28,040 | $297/mo |
| Education, Other, Bachelor's | $42,160 | $49,113, −14% | $11,000 | $117/mo |
| Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's | $55,744 | $51,490, +8% | $20,825 | $221/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $100,673 | $109,015, −8% | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $61,712 | $63,293, about the same | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's | $102,849 | $98,158, +5% | $21,322 | $226/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $47,721 | $48,590, about the same | $11,250 | $119/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $63,059 | $69,562, −9% | $15,653 | $166/mo |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | $70,741 | $65,120, +9% | $23,333 | $247/mo |
| Nutrition Sciences, Bachelor's | $54,605 | $60,053, −9% | $16,500 | $175/mo |
| Apparel and Textiles, Bachelor's | $52,952 | $57,640, −8% | $11,600 | $123/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $51,217 | $50,680, about the same | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Landscape Architecture, Bachelor's | $69,790 | $66,387, +5% | $18,500 | $196/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $91,230 | $82,073, +11% | $24,354 | $258/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $61,084 | $82,686, −26% | $8,724 | $92/mo |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Bachelor's | $72,704 | $66,874, +9% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Bachelor's | $105,812 | $93,843, +13% | $16,500 | $175/mo |
| Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's | $95,835 | $98,442, −3% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | — | $95,833 | — | — |
| Music, Bachelor's | $44,910 | $42,892, +5% | $17,750 | $188/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | — | $51,389 | $21,250 | $225/mo |
| Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor's | $93,042 | $88,451, +5% | $19,000 | $201/mo |
| Biotechnology, Bachelor's | $73,152 | $67,097, +9% | $17,562 | $186/mo |
| Geography and Cartography, Bachelor's | $57,424 | $57,853, about the same | $13,000 | $138/mo |
| Physics, Bachelor's | $87,856 | $76,786, +14% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | $37,443 | $46,676, −20% | $9,500 | $101/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Master's | $110,863 | $98,323, +13% | — | — |
| Computer Science, Master's | $141,744 | $145,571, −3% | — | — |
| Education, Master's | $95,883 | $65,824, +46% | $20,407 | $232/mo |
| Plant Sciences, Bachelor's | $66,714 | $56,567, +18% | $11,375 | $121/mo |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Bachelor's | $63,525 | $48,842, +30% | $12,744 | $135/mo |
| Food Science and Technology, Bachelor's | $75,601 | $70,873, +7% | $22,350 | $237/mo |
| Agricultural Business and Management, Bachelor's | $48,033 | $66,647, −28% | $17,500 | $186/mo |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $91,709 | $84,599, +8% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $68,077 | $55,000, +24% | — | — |
| English, Master's | $69,842 | $55,512, +26% | $32,100 | $365/mo |
| Mathematics, Master's | $82,412 | $72,654, +13% | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Master's | $90,339 | $79,665, +13% | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $73,305 | $60,190, +22% | $19,375 | $205/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Master's | $123,084 | $115,974, +6% | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Bachelor's | $43,082 | $51,710, −17% | $14,936 | $158/mo |
| Educational Administration, Doctoral | $132,932 | $100,573, +32% | — | — |
| Public Administration, Master's | $81,998 | $81,408, about the same | — | — |
| Psychology, Master's | $66,151 | $64,711, about the same | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026.
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- Where is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona located?
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is approximately 75% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,780 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reports total enrollment of approximately 27,636 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is approximately $11,531 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $7,851 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $20,716. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reports a graduation rate of approximately 68% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona have?
- Students who borrowed at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona left with a median of approximately $16,000 in federal loans, and about 25% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $71,902 for students who received federal financial aid at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn?
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $70,954 four years after graduating, 4% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $46,581; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $15,500 in federal loans at this college (about $164 a month on a 10-year plan).
- How much do Psychology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn?
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $49,747 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $26,845; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $13,000 in federal loans at this college (about $138 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Which programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 44 programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Civil Engineering, master's ($110,863); Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, bachelor's ($106,171); and Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, bachelor's ($105,812) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $75,021, above the $36,565 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in California, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 69 fields California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,330 | Graduate (126 graduate · 1,204 bachelor's) |
| Computer Science | 405 | Graduate (52 graduate · 353 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 340 | Graduate (14 graduate · 326 bachelor's) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 297 | Graduate (35 graduate · 262 bachelor's) |
| Civil Engineering | 285 | Graduate (53 graduate · 232 bachelor's) |
| Biology, General | 236 | Graduate (33 graduate · 203 bachelor's) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 216 | Graduate (23 graduate · 193 bachelor's) |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 185 | Graduate (16 graduate · 169 bachelor's) |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 156 | Graduate (17 graduate · 139 bachelor's) |
| Sociology | 152 | Bachelor's |
| Animal Sciences | 132 | Bachelor's |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 128 | Graduate (3 graduate · 125 bachelor's) |
| Computer Engineering | 121 | Bachelor's |
| Communication and Media Studies | 119 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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