🧡Pomona College

Claremont, CA, US

A top liberal arts college in California, part of the unique Claremont Colleges consortium.

About Pomona

Pomona is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges (plus graduate institutions) sharing a contiguous campus — giving students small-college intimacy with the course variety and resources of a much larger university. It's consistently ranked among the US's top liberal arts colleges.

Why students choose it

  • Founding member of the Claremont Colleges consortium
  • Small-college intimacy with access to four other undergraduate colleges
  • Consistently ranked among the US's top liberal arts colleges

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Typical entry grades

A*AA (A Level)  ·  IB 40

Top tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

$60,000+/yr

premium tier for US — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Claremont, CA

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Pomona's financial aid office.

Scholarship access for international students is more limited than for US citizens — most need-based financial aid programmes are domestic-only, and only a small number of universities are 'need-blind' or meet full demonstrated need for international applicants. Merit scholarships (not tied to financial need) are more widely available and are the main route for most applicants.

  • University merit scholarships: Named awards like 'Presidential' or 'Dean's' scholarships at many universities — automatically considered from your application, based on academic record and sometimes essays/interviews.
  • Need-blind / full-need-met universities: A small group of highly selective universities (e.g. Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Amherst) admit international students without considering ability to pay and meet full demonstrated financial need — extremely competitive to gain admission in the first place.
  • Fulbright Program: US government-funded, but for postgraduate/research study and exchange, not linked to undergraduate admission.

Most US universities in this tool are private and do not offer significant need-based aid to international students — check each university's own international financial aid policy before assuming support is available.

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Popular courses

Liberal Arts

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Portfolio / audition

Economics

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Politics

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Natural Sciences

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Durations are typical for US — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September (Fall)
Typical deadline
Regular Decision around 1 January
Note
Early Action / Early Decision rounds close around 1 November for students applying to one top-choice school early.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall

TOEFL: 80–100 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. Many US universities also accept Duolingo English Test.

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Pomona FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Pomona as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Pomona?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Pomona expects around A*AA at A Level or 40 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Pomona's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Pomona's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Pomona cost for international students?

International tuition at Pomona typically falls in the $60,000+/yr range (premium tier for US). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Pomona's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Pomona?

Pomona follows US's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), with applications generally due regular decision around 1 january. Early Action / Early Decision rounds close around 1 November for students applying to one top-choice school early. Always verify the exact date on Pomona's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Pomona?

US universities, including Pomona, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. Many US universities also accept Duolingo English Test.

What is Pomona known for?

A top liberal arts college in California, part of the unique Claremont Colleges consortium. Pomona is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges (plus graduate institutions) sharing a contiguous campus — giving students small-college intimacy with the course variety and resources of a much larger university. It's consistently ranked among the US's top liberal arts colleges.

Can I apply to Pomona with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Pomona accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free US University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Pomona and every other US university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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