Pomona College, California, Claremont, California

Sumner Hall, 333 N College Way, Claremont, CA 91711
Estd 1887

Updated on - Dec 5, 2025

Overview Content

Whitman College was founded as a seminary by a territorial legislative charter in 1859, the school became a four-year degree-granting institution and abandoned its religious affiliation in 1882 and 1907, respectively. It is a private liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington. The college follows a semester-based academic calendar. The student-faculty ratio is 9:1. The college offers 48 majors in liberal arts and sciences. It has a total enrollment of 1,574. The college is situated in a rural area. The campus size is 117 acres. 

Campus activities are a very big part of student life at Whitman College. At Whitman college, there are more than 100 student clubs and organizations. About 20 percent of students at Whitman college compete on the Whit varsity sports team, all members of the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference. Some of the notable alumni of the college are: actor Adam West of “Batman” fame, John Markoff, a New York Times journalist; and Matthew Ames, director of research at the Mayo clinic. More important stats of Whitman College: 

College Type

Private, Coed

Academic Calendar

semester

president

Kathleen Murray

Campus 

Rural, 117 acres

Location

Walla Walla, Washington, United States 

Website

https://www.whitman.edu/

Whitman College Faculties and Departments 

Whitman college comprises 120 dynamic and experienced professors. All the faculty are dedicated to the mission of research, learning, and scholarship. Whitman College has top-level faculty members. 

Whitman faculty regularly receive grants and fellowships from a variety of prestigious national and regional organizations, including:

  • Battelle Research Institute
  • Fulbright Fellows Program
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute
  • Luce Foundation
  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • National Endowment for the Humanities
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Science Foundation
  • PEW Charitable Trust
  • William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Students Services 

Whitman College has various facilities provided for the students to enhance in all aspects. Some of the major facilities and services provided to students are: 

  • Athletic Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Catering
  • College Cabin
  • College Vehicles
  • Health care Center
  • Library
  • Mailing Service
  • Notary Public
  • Outdoor Program
  • Theatre
  • Security

University Stats

Pomona College is home to around 1,700 students out of which 177 are international students from nearly 59 countries around the world. The Pomona College acceptance rate is 8% that makes getting into the university extremely difficult. Given below are the other university stats and student enrollment data at Pomona College:

Student-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Male-Female Ratio

50:50

International Students

177

Total Enrolment

1703


Admission Details

Pomona College admissions are generally more selective with an acceptance rate of 8%. The application fee at Pomona is $70. The applicants which are admitted to Pomona College have an SAT score between 1400 and 1540 or an ACT score between 31 and 34. Listed below are some other Pomona College admission requirements for international students:

  • English language proficiency test scores such as TOEFL, IELTS
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Official academic transcripts/ Translated copy of transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • Financial proof 

Acceptance Rate

Minimum Score
TOEFL Requirements

100


Minimum Score
IELTS Requirements

7


Application Website


Accepts Direct Application

Yes


Accepts Common Application

Yes


Total Applications

9045



Average Tuition Fees

The Pomona College tuition fees vary for different undergraduate courses based on the program type. Given below are the average tuition fees for Pomona College international students pursuing undergraduate studies:

Degree Type Tuition Fees
Undergraduate -

Application Details

Pomona College applications are accepted for both Fall and Spring semesters. Undergraduate applications can be submitted through the Coalition for College Application or Common Application. The application fee for students is $70. The application deadline varies for the different Pomona College courses.

Documents to be submitted along with the Pomona College application

  • English Language Proficiency Test scores
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Copy of passport
  • Official and certified copies of translated transcripts
  • Financial documentation

The Pomona College application deadline is shown below:


Other Fees

Along with tuition fees, the students might have to pay other additional fees like accommodation fees, stationary fees, association fees, sports clubs fees, and others depending upon the programs one has enrolled in and also facilities one has availed. The average cost of attendance at Pomona College for international students is $52,412. Some of the other Pomona College fees including tuition fees are listed below:

  • Average Tuition Fees: $56,284
  • Room and Board: $12,820- $17,820
  • Books and Personal Expenses: $2,500
  • Medical Insurance: $2,655
Average Annual Tuition Fees
54762
Application Fees
70
Average Accommodation
17820

Contact Information

Claremont, California

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