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Pomona College

Pomona College
333 North College Way
Claremont, CA 91711

Official telephone: (909) 621-8000
Fax number: (909) 621-8403
Website: https://www.pomona.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 8
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: not required
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 1,596
Number of early decision applications accepted: 277 (17%)
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 32%
Average SAT I: 720 verbal, 745 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1480 - 1540
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 33 - 35
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 35%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 18%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 10,666
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 749
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 614
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 13
Admission may be deferred: yes

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