California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2022 Average Net Price

$12,480

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.06%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

55.4%

49,079 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

27,503

81.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

66.3%

2,705 Graduates

About

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) were General Business Administration & Management (1,561 degrees awarded), General Psychology (361 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (277 degrees).

In 2022, 6,956 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529). 50.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,156 degrees), 2.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,570 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is $5,742, which is $−18,254 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was 1.06%, corresponding to 40 out of the 3780 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is $5,742, which is $18,254 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,480.

In 2022, 67% of undergraduate students attending California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, 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 $−18,254 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$12,480

2022 Value

3.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,480. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) grew by 3.57%.

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

$15,107

Room and Board

$1,045

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was of $15,107 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.86% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,045. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.25% 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

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 4.29% with respect to 2021, when 70% 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.

1.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was 1.06%, which represents 40 out of the 3780 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 49,079 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 19% annual growth. Out of those 49,079 applicants, 27,179 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.4% acceptance rate.

There were 27,503 students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in 2022. 95% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) has an overall enrollment yield of 13.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

27,179

Accepted Out of 49,079

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was 55.4% (27,179 admissions from 49,079 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 60.6%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 19%, while admissions grew by 8.75%.

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 27,503 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is 22,533 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,970. This means that 81.9% 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 52.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.2% Asian, 14% White, 3.52% Two or More Races, 2.75% Black or African American, 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.116% 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 (25.5%) and Asian Male (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.6%) and White Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27,503 students. The full-time enrollment at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is 22,533 and the part-time enrollment is 4,970. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

87%

2022 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 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
14,370 enrolled students
Asian
6,110 enrolled students
White
3,849 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is 52.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.2% Asian, 14% White, 3.52% Two or More Races, 2.75% Black or African American, 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.116% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 756 students (2.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 24 more 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 (3,156 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1570 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is General Business Administration & Management (1,561 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (361 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (277 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Engineering (1,198 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (149 degrees), and Social Sciences (557 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 (1,231,793 people), Accountants & auditors (1,121,414 people), Software developers (635,244 people), Chief executives & legislators (604,594 people), and Financial managers (604,454 people).

The most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in 2022 are Engineering (1,198 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (149 degrees), Social Sciences (557 degrees), Business (1,975 degrees), and History (73 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are Engineering (1,198 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (149 degrees), Social Sciences (557 degrees), Business (1,975 degrees), and History (73 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (1,126,365 people), Elementary & secondary schools (940,797 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (862,868 people), Construction (742,976 people), and Banking & related activities (644,664 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 (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
1,561 degrees awarded
General Psychology
361 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
277 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was General Business Administration & Management with 1,561 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

3,466

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

3,490

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,466 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529), which is 0.993 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,490).

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 2022, 1022 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.56 times more than the 656 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 656 degrees were awarded to men at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.642 times less than the 1022 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 30% 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, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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 (83%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is Female and Asian (83% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 2.18% of graduates (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
3,156 degrees awarded
Asian
1,570 degrees awarded
White
1,143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is hispanic or latino (3,156 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1570 degrees).

3.19% of degree recipients (222 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,749 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,407 degrees awarded
Asian Male
909 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) is hispanic or latino female (1,749 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1407 degrees).

Operations

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) has an endowment valued at nearly $149M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −23.6M (−15.8%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) had a total salary expenditure of 537M. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) employs 239 Professors, 156 Associate professors and 144 Assistant professors. Most academics at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are Male Professor (146), Female Professor (93), and Male Associate professor (91).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 269 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 243 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 177 employees.

Endowment

$149M

2022 Endowment

10.4%

decline from 2021

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

$186M

2022 Salaries

6.8%

growth from 2021

In 2022, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) paid a median of $186M in salaries, which represents 34.5% of their overall expenditure ($537M) and a 6.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.01% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 9.25% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$69M

Instructional Salaries

668

Number of Employees

In 2022, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) paid a total of $69M to 668 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

239 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

269 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) were Professor with 239 employees, Associate professor with 156 employees, and Assistant professor with 144 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) were Business and Financial Operations with 269 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 243 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 177 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (110529) was Male Professor with 146 employees, Female Professor with 93 employees, and Male Associate professor with 91 employees.

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

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