Admissions Overview
The admission process at Pomona College has a 7% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Pomona College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
7%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
12,121
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
50%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Pomona College has a 7% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Pomona College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$70
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Legacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Pomona College. About 29% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,480 to 1,560. Additionally, about 15% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.
SAT Scores
29% of students submitted400
1600
1480 – 1560
200
800
730 – 770
200
800
750 – 790
ACT Scores
15% of students submitted1
36
33 – 35
1
36
35 – 36
1
36
30 – 36
Admission Statistics
12,121 students applied to POMONA. Of those, 7% were accepted (819 students). Of these 819 accepted students, 408 chose to enroll.
12,121
Total Applicants
819
Students Admitted
408
Students Enrolled
7%
Acceptance Rate