Paying for Pomona College

2024 Tuition & Fee $62,326 5.21%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Pomona College (Pomona) is $62,326 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Pomona.
56% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $55,218. It could cover 88.60% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $30,082 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Pomona's 4-year tuition is $268,765, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $367,490.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Pomona College is $62,326. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.21% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $65,575 , a 5.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Pomona Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$59,238$20,858
2023-2024$62,326$21,874
Change % 2023-20245.21%4.87%
2024-2025$65,575$22,939

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Pomona. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,580.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$2,451
2023-2024$2,580
2024-2025$2,716

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,874 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.87% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.54% compared to the previous year.
The Pomona's 2024 on-campus COA is $85,300 and off-campus COA is $82,371.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Pomona
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$62,326
Room & Board$20,374$17,445
Personal Expenses$1,500$1,500
Books & Supplies$1,100
Cost of Attendance$85,300$82,371
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Pomona Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Pomona?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Pomona is $268,765.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Pomona 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$64,214$66,159$68,163$70,228$268,765
Class of 2029Fall 2025$66,159$68,163$70,228$72,356$276,906
Class of 2030Fall 2026$68,163$70,228$72,356$74,547$285,294
Class of 2031Fall 2027$70,228$72,356$74,547$76,806$293,937
Class of 2032Fall 2028$72,356$74,547$76,806$79,132$302,841

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $367,490.
Pomona 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$87,852$90,479$93,186$95,974$367,490
Class of 2029Fall 2025$90,479$93,186$95,974$98,845$378,484
Class of 2030Fall 2026$93,186$95,974$98,845$101,802$389,806
Class of 2031Fall 2027$95,974$98,845$101,802$104,847$401,468
Class of 2032Fall 2028$98,845$101,802$104,847$107,984$413,478

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 56% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $146,618.
Pomona 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$32,634$35,261$37,968$40,756$146,618
Class of 2029Fall 2025$35,261$37,968$40,756$43,627$157,612
Class of 2030Fall 2026$37,968$40,756$43,627$46,584$168,934
Class of 2031Fall 2027$40,756$43,627$46,584$49,629$180,596
Class of 2032Fall 2028$43,627$46,584$49,629$52,766$192,606

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Pomona College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Pomona
In-StateOut-of-State
Pomona College$62,326
Amherst College$67,280
University of Southern California$68,237
University of the People$1,200
National University$13,320
Stanford University$62,484
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