CPP
Cal Poly Pomona
3801 W Temple Ave, Pomona, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Cal Poly Pomona (CPP)
About this school
Cal Poly, Pomona, is a public university. Founded in 1938 as a branch of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, it gained independent status in 1966. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Design, and Science, and Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences and the Schools of Education and Integrative Studies and Hotel and Restaurant Management. Its 1,437-acre campus is located 30 miles from Los Angeles. Campus architecture includes Spanish-style as well as modern design.
- www.cpp.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,575
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:24,319
- Men:13,087 Men (53.8%)
- Women:11,232 Women (46.2%)
Location
Admission Information (CPP)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 31 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 3801 West Temple Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Pomona, CA 91768-2557 |
Phone | (909) 869-5299 |
Fax | (909) 869-4529 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
Application Fee | $55 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | - |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 55% of 36,574 applicants were admitted |
Women | 62% of 17,455 applicants were admitted |
Men | 49% of 19,119 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 6,874 (34%) of 20,194 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,362 (31%) of 10,788 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,512 (37%) of 9,406 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.49 |
375 And Above | 26% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 21% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 22% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 18% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 13% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 565 average |510-630 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 9% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 28% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 44% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 18% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 28% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 48% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 20% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |20-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 11% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 37% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 41% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 11% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (CPP)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,297|Out-of-state: $19,177 (28.05%)
- Room & Board: - $14,514 (55.79%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,854 (7.13%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,350 (9.03%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001144 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,140 (85.6%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,516 (80.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,421 (96.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 32 (1.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 56% |
Average Award | $10,386 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,945 (80.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,039 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,097 (45.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,426 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 600 (24.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2 (.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,500 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 16,917 (78.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 14,942 (88.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 14,319 (95.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 385 (2.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 54% |
Average Award | $11,067 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 11,902 (83.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,122 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 6,847 (47.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,480 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,719 (19.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 13 (.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,535 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 53% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $22,228 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 7.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Hobbies/Interests, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Current Students, First-Generation College Students, Members of Minorities |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,802 |
Academics & Instruction (CPP)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Quarter
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
607
Part-Time Faculty
637
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
40%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 3% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 11% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 24% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 34% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 15% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 11% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 31% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 53% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,115,097 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 2117 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
87.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
17.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
50.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
66.0%
Programs & Majors (CPP)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (51)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Architecture
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Biology
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Food Science
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Landscape Architecture
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Science, Technology and Society
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Biological/life sciences, Social sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (34)
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Economics
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Geology
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Interior Design
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Management Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nutrition
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Reading Education
- Special Education
- Urban and Regional Planning
Campus Life (CPP)
Location & Geography
Population
150,812
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Campus Size
1,400 acres
Weather
Temperature | 48.9 average low in January, 76.6 average high in September |
Rain | 35 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Pomona |
Nearest Train Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Pomona |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
10% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
90%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Bronco Billy |
School Colors | Green and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Soccer | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Soccer | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, rose float club, mexican american student association (masa), barkada - filipino american student association, american marketing association, cal poly society of accountants
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
21,668
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
24,319
Women
11,232
Men
13,087
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 23.8% Asian
- 3.6% Black/African-American
- 46.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 17.9% White
- 3.6% Unknown
International Students
6.5% from 107 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
1,575
Student Resources (CPP)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics390 Documents
- Chemistry468 Documents
- Physics184 Documents
- Geography136 Documents
- Biology269 Documents
Popular Courses
- CHM 121 - General ChemistryChemistry
- CHM 122 - General ChemistryChemistry
- MAT 116 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus IIIMathematics
- CS 420 - Artificial IntelligenceComputer Science
- EC 201 - Principles of EconomicsEconomics
Popular Professors
- Thang NguyenTOM 301
- Joelle OpotowskyCHM 122
- Mariano BaezEC 201
- MargoleseCHM 123
- Aaron RoyPHY 131
Blog articles
- Cal Poly Pomona Online Tutoring Services - 35 days ago
- 10 Coolest Courses at Cal Poly Pomona - 199 days ago
- 10 of the Hardest Courses of Cal Poly Pomona - 335 days ago
- Cal Poly Pomona Past Exams and Midterms 2019 - 368 days ago
- Restaurants & Cafes at or near Cal Poly Pomona - 435 days ago