California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, California · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$54,466
Acceptance Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
67%
Annual Tuition
$7,439
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn a median of $71,902 ten years after entry — 33% above the national median. Acceptance rate 73.7%, in-state tuition $7,439.
At a Glance
Total Students
24,271
Retention Rate
88%
Faculty Ratio
23
Financial Aid
25%
Median Debt
$16,000
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 73.7%. The university enrolls 24,271 students. The in-state tuition is $7,439. The retention rate is 88.1%, and the graduation rate is 66.5%.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43,850. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $54,466, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $71,902. The median debt for graduates is $16,000, and 25.3% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$44k
1 YEAR
$54k
5 YEARS
$72k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, alumni from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn a median salary of $43,850. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $54,466, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $71,902. The median debt for graduates is $16,000.
The university has a student body of 24,271 students with an acceptance rate of 73.7%. The graduation rate is 66.5%, and the retention rate is 88.1%. The in-state tuition is $7,439, and 25.3% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Hospitality Administration/Management
Psychology, General
Civil Engineering
Biology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Sociology
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Communication and Media Studies
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics
Nutrition Sciences
Animal Sciences
Computer Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
Architecture
Apparel and Textiles
Design and Applied Arts
Political Science and Government
History
Chemical Engineering
Landscape Architecture
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Campus Location
Pomona, California
Pomona, CA 91768
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.