About California State Polytechnic University (Cal-Poly) Pomona
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
26,598
Website
www.cpp.eduAccreditation
WASC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
California State Polytechnic University (Cal-Poly) Pomona is a Public institution headquartered at Pomona, California. Cal Poly Pomona opened its doors on Sept. 15, 1938, and had only 110 students join, which comprised only of boys, as the Voorhis Unit of California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo. It was only in the year 1961 that women joined the student body, and this happened only after the war.
The Pomona campus became distinct from the San Luis Obispo campus in 1966 and became California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg Campus. The status of a University was awarded to California State in the year 1972. Today, the university is part of the 23-campus California State University system. Cal Poly Pomona is a big family containing 24,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff.
Cal Poly Pomona aims to be a model for an inclusive polytechnic university that inspires creativity and innovation, embrace local and global challenges, and transform lives.
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University accreditation - The college is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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Pomona notable alumni include Jim Zorn, Kim Rhode, Hilda Solis, and many more.
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The total student population of the college is 25,326 with a student to faculty ratio of 28:1.
Online Education at California State Polytechnic University
The University also offers the option of online courses, which is useful for students who may have difficulty in attending classes in person. The course can be fully online or be hybrid courses, which is a mix of both online classes and normal classes.
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The College of the Extended University currently offers 6 masters degree programs that are focused on the non-traditional student learners, offering maximum flexibility and convenience.
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University majors include Accountancy, Geology, Hospitality Management, Interior Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Dietetics.
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The courses are flexible are can be accessed at anytime the students want to. All they require is an internet connection. In addition to this, there is 24 hours chat facility provided to the student where they can clarify their issues and get updates from the college.
Review
The reviews of the University are filled with positive notes about the same. Both students and faculty are content with the results they get from the University. Some of the reviews are given below -
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The professors and staff are approachable and the students can contact them during college hours and even after that. The small class sizes help for individual attention and lots of applicable small projects.
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The college has a spacious campus set up in a peaceful environment and the courses and curriculum are flexible and easy to follow.
Rankings
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona has found its place on some rank lists too. Universities and Colleges are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Given below are the ranks according to the USNews website -
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The university is ranked 28 in Regional Universities West.
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The university holds the 8th position in Best Undergraduate Teaching.
Admissions
Application Deadline
30th Nov
Acceptance Rate
55%
SAT Range
1020 - 1260
ACT Range
19 - 27
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$12,744
Average Annual Cost
$5,742
Books And Supplies
$1,800
Other Fees
$1,611
Room And Board
$17,358
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,380
Total One Year Cost
$28,891
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
28:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
87%
Part-Time Retention Rate
61%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$84
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
1,312 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
375 Graduates
Computer Science
198 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
185 Graduates
Civil Engineering
180 Graduates
Biology, General
175 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
156 Graduates
Psychology, General
154 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
153 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
130 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
123 Graduates
Sociology
120 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
116 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
109 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
92 Graduates
Mathematics
91 Graduates
Industrial Engineering
86 Graduates
Architecture
80 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
79 Graduates
Political Science and Government
70 Graduates
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...
69 Graduates
Chemistry
68 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
68 Graduates
Computer Engineering
67 Graduates
History
67 Graduates
Animal Sciences
63 Graduates
Construction Engineering Technologi...
58 Graduates
Music
54 Graduates
City/Urban, Community and Regional...
47 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
43 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
41 Graduates
Biotechnology
40 Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering
37 Graduates
Agricultural Business and Managemen...
36 Graduates
Plant Sciences
36 Graduates
Food Science and Technology
35 Graduates
Economics
34 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
34 Graduates
Physics
33 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
30 Graduates
Landscape Architecture
30 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
29 Graduates
Anthropology
28 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
28 Graduates
Philosophy
26 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
24 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
24 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
19 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
16 Graduates
Engineering Technology, General
11 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
9 Graduates
Science, Technology and Society
3 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
1 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
24,934
Socio-Economic Diversity
46%
Part-time
12%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$68,065 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
10%
Averege Housing Cost
$9,766/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,270/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,270/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Billy Bronco
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
119
Total Female Athletes
104
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$54,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$114 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,128
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,953
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,620
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,249
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$11,792
$30K - $48K
$10,677
$48K - $75K
$7,599
$75K - $110K
$4,114
> $110K
$903
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$164,445,892
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$7,887,803
There are various financial assistance opportunities available for students in California State to fund their education such as scholarships, grants, loans or work-study on the basis of the student’s eligibility.
Students can avail these aids by filing the FAFSA form. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona federal school code is 001144.
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Federal aid provided by Cal Poly includes Pell Grants, FSEOG, and loans such as the Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and more. Federal work-study means option enables students to earns an income for hours worked. These works will usually be in or around the campus. The students work and study simultaneously.
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Cal Poly Pomona scholarships include Cal Poly Pomona Scholarship, Donors Scholarships and many more.
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Several Grants like Federal Grants, State Grants, and Cal Poly Pomona Grant can also be availed.
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The college is also military friendly and provides various financial assistance to all the students who belong to military families.
