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