Pomona College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,686

Cost of attendance at Pomona College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,686

Cost of attendance at Pomona College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Pomona College was $17,000. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Pomona College

Pomona College net price calculator

$17,000

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Pomona College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,000	$13,392 (44%)	$2,285	$3,508	$5,830	$12,676	$41,881
2021	$30,392	$11,892 (64%)	$8,629	$6,239	$9,365	$18,763	$46,130
2020	$18,500	$1,512 (9%)	$6,945	$8,655	$11,811	$16,877	$48,423
2019	$16,988	$1,439 (8%)	$4,916	$7,724	$8,614	$19,303	$37,546
2018	$18,427	$287 (2%)	$5,832	$8,153	$7,183	$22,832	$39,670
2017	$18,140	$283 (2%)	$5,739	$3,432	$6,975	$10,346	$37,440
2016	$18,423	$782 (4%)	$6,993	$7,627	$10,137	$16,201	$35,449
2015	$19,205	$1,786 (10%)	$5,807	$6,099	$8,252	$13,363	$33,671
2014	$17,419	--	$4,712	$5,169	$6,964	$15,107	$32,232

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Pomona College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$74,873	$4,779 (7%)	$56,686	$17,187	$1,000
2021	$70,094	$614	$54,774	$14,320	$1,000
2020	$69,480	$2,484 (4%)	$54,762	$13,718	$1,000
2019	$66,996	$2,271 (4%)	$52,780	$13,216	$1,000
2018	$64,725	$2,368 (4%)	$51,075	$12,650	$1,000
2017	$62,357	$3,487 (6%)	$49,352	$12,105	$900
2016	$58,870	$2,238 (4%)	$47,620	$10,350	$900
2015	$56,632	$2,914 (5%)	$45,832	$9,900	$900
2014	$53,718	$2,472 (5%)	$43,580	$9,238	$900
2013	$51,246	--	$41,438	$8,908	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Pomona College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,612 dormitories available to its students at $10,666 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Pomona College is $1,185 per month.
Does Pomona College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Pomona College for one academic year is $7,858, which works out to $873 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Pomona College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Pomona College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,500

If living off-campus, with family: $1,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,500
How much is Pomona College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Pomona College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Pomona College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,345	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$2,345	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Pomona College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Pomona College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,858	$10,666	N/A	16	1,612
2021	$7,516	$10,304	N/A	16	1,554
2020	$7,262	$9,956	N/A	16	1,554
2019	$7,050	$9,666	N/A	16	1,542
2018	$6,780	$9,370	N/A	16	1,542
2017	$6,550	$9,055	N/A	16	1,542
2016	$6,350	$8,800	N/A	16	1,531

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pomona College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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