C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, CA 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. Web Site www.cpp.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 23,733 Women 10,695 (45.1%) Men 13,038 (54.9%) Graduate Students 1,593 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 59% of 32,920 applicants were admitted No No November 30 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.45 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 533 average 460-600 range of middle 50% 502 average 440-560 range of middle 50% 23 average 20-27 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,939 Out-of-state: $37,819 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,297 Out-of-state: $19,177 Room and Board $14,700 Average Percent of Need Met 59% Average Freshman Award $10,545 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $22,404
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Quarter Required 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 CAMPUS LIFE Pomona Population 150,812 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Los Angeles Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 39% of freshmen, 10% of all students NCAA Division II Bronco Billy 1% of women participate 2% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 89.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 18.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 24.4% Asian 3.5% Black/African-American 44.3% Hispanic/Latino 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 19.0% White 4.1% Unknown 6.2% from 107 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty 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 Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 1 History 1 Academic Electives 1 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required January 31 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 3801 West Temple Avenue City, State, Zip Pomona, CA 91768-2557 Phone (909) 869-5299 Fax (909) 869-4529 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@cpp.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $55 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission November 30 Rolling By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 59% of 32,920 applicants were admitted 66% of 15,340 applicants were admitted 53% of 17,580 applicants were admitted 5,035 (26%) of 19,474 admitted students enrolled 3,583 (35%) of 10,131 admitted students enrolled 3,961 (42%) of 9,343 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 22% Score of 500-600 36% Score of 400-500 29% Score of 300-400 7% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 35% Score of 400-500 39% Score of 300-400 10% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 533 average 460-600 range of middle 50% 502 average 440-560 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.45 3.75 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 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 10% Score of 24-29 39% Score of 18-23 40% Score of 12-17 11% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 23 average 20-27 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,939 Out-of-state: $37,819 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,297 Out-of-state: $19,177 Room and Board $14,700 Books and Supplies $1,650 Other Expenses $2,292 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 2 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001144 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 59% Average Award $10,545 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,478 (85.5%) of freshmen 2,761 (79.2%) of applicants 2,605 (94.5%) of applicants with financial need 75 (1.9%) of aid recipients Received by 2,133 (78.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,695 Received by 1,338 (50.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,823 Received by 607 (26.7%) of aid recipients Received by.1% of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 55% Average Award $11,105 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 16,552 (78.6%) of undergraduates 14,460 (87.4%) of applicants 13,740 (95.1%) of applicants with financial need 813 (5.4%) of aid recipients Received by 11,411 (80.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,805 Received by 7,200 (50.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,755 Received by 2,678 (22.0%) of aid recipients 12 (.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,262
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 53% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $22,404 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 2.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 6.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans, Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Hobbies/Interests, Leadership Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Current Students, First-Generation College Students, Members of Minorities
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $2,477
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Quarter Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Engineering, Biological/life sciences, Social sciences None Double major, Honors program, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab 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 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 ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 883,031 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 2117 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Urban and Rural Planning, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Interior Architecture, Master of Biotechnology, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration Master's Programs of Study 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Educational Leadership and Administration
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Pomona Population 150,812 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Los Angeles Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport 13 mile(s) from campus in Ontario Campus Size 1,400 acres Nearest Bus Station Pomona Weather Nearest Train Station 5 mile(s) from campus in Pomona Temperature 48.9 average low in January, 76.6 average high in September Rain 35 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, single student apartments Students in College Housing 39% of freshmen, 10% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 90% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other video camera surveillance PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Bronco Billy Green and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Soccer x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, football, softball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook 1% of women participate 2% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 23,733 Women 10,695 (45.1%) Men 13,038 (54.9%) Full-Time Undergraduates 21,148 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 1,593 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 24.4% Asian 3.5% Black/African-American 44.3% Hispanic/Latino 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 19.0% White 4.1% Unknown 6.2% from 107 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 89.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 18.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 53.3% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 69.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018