California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Demographics & Diversity Overview

85%
Minority Students
46%
Female Students
1%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a diverse student body with 85% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
13.9%(3,636)
Hispanic
54.0%(14,161)
African American
2.8%(722)
Asian
22.7%(5,970)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(51)
Two or More Races
3.6%(957)
Unknown
2.7%(719)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color85%
Total Enrollment29,442
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a gender distribution of 46% female students and 54% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
54.3%(14,485)
Women
45.7%(12,207)

Gender Statistics

Men14,485

49% of total enrollment

Women12,207

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(570)
18-19
29.6%(7,241)
20-21
29.1%(7,120)
22-24
22.6%(5,533)
25+
16.3%(3,991)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.4%(33)
22-24
25.1%(602)
25+
73.4%(1,757)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 101% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.4%(4,234)
International
0.6%(27)

Regional Representation

In-State4,234

101% of student body

International27

1% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

85%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

46%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - Demographics & Diversity