Pomona College
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The No. 1 college in the country this year, Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, CA, offering 47 majors and 600 classes. Established in 1887, it is the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of neighboring schools. Students can choose from over 2,000 classes offered through the consortium. Around 80% of students have taken a class at another Claremont school. More »
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Claremont, CA
909-621-8134
http://www.pomona.edu/
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At a Glance
Student Population: 1,610
Undergraduate Population: 1,610
Student to Faculty Ratioa: 7
Total Annual Costc: $62,632
In-State Tuitionc: $45,832
Out-of-State Tuitionc: $45,832
Percent on Financial Aidd: 68%
Average Grant Aid Received (FT/First-Time): $35,988
Percent Admittede: 14%
SAT Composite Rangef: 1380-1540
ACT Composite Rangef: 31-34
Forbes Lists
#1 Overall
#1 in Private Colleges
#1 in the West
#26 in Grateful Grads
Forbes Financial Grade: A+
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