California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
About
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is a public polytechnic research university in Pomona, California, United States. It is the largest of the three polytechnic universities in the California State University system by enrollment.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 6.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 100 Title IV programs, 57 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 43 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing57 · 57.0%
- No Data43 · 43.0%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Programmatic accreditations · 5
Action history · 17
- Jul 2025Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Jan 2024Approved for Distance EducationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Jan 2024Approved for Distance EducationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Jan 2022Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Jan 2022Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 13,652 students received $83.0M in Pell grants, alongside $59.2M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 3,780 borrowers who entered repayment, 40 (1.0%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at CPP
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 5
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus58
- Non-campus2
Includes 11 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
- UHS Bldg. 22-Alamitos1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CPP vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions CPP selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCalifornia State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 68% | — | 27,636 | $11,580 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| 63% | 92.7% | 15,257 | $14,838 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 63% | 89.2% | 26,940 | $16,514 | R2 Research | |
| 63% | 66.1% | 31,607 | $8,001 | R2 Research | |
| 55% | 87.9% | 27,423 | $16,531 | R2 Research | |
| 52% | 69.2% | 47,764 | $16,972 | R2 Research | |
| 54% | 69.1% | 20,488 | $12,599 | R2 Research | |
| 61% | 89.6% | 28,467 | $14,922 | R2 Research | |
| 50% | 96.4% | 22,563 | $12,882 | R2 Research | |
| 69% | 84.6% | 37,661 | $13,741 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 54% | 79.9% | 44,956 | $15,235 | R1 Research | |
| 53% | 86.8% | 35,770 | $11,234 | R1 Research | |
| 51% | 96.2% | 32,911 | $10,011 | R1 Research | |
| 54% | 95.2% | 23,124 | $17,478 | R1 Research | |
| 69% | 79.6% | 31,091 | $14,745 | R2 Research | |
| 58% | 84.6% | 16,744 | $18,701 | R2 Research | |
| Peer group median | 56% | 86.8% | 28,052 | $14,792 |
Institutions like CPP
Explore the federal data for institutions in CPP's comparison group.
- Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsCalifornia
California State University-Chico
Grad rate63%Admit rate92.7%Enrollment15,257Net price$14,838View data - R2 ResearchNorth Carolina
East Carolina University
Grad rate63%Admit rate89.2%Enrollment26,940Net price$16,514View data - R2 ResearchFlorida
Florida Atlantic University
Grad rate63%Admit rate66.1%Enrollment31,607Net price$8,001View data - R2 ResearchGeorgia
Georgia Southern University
Grad rate55%Admit rate87.9%Enrollment27,423Net price$16,531View data - R2 ResearchGeorgia
Kennesaw State University
Grad rate52%Admit rate69.2%Enrollment47,764Net price$16,972View data - R2 ResearchTennessee
Middle Tennessee State University
Grad rate54%Admit rate69.1%Enrollment20,488Net price$12,599View data - R2 ResearchArizona
Northern Arizona University
Grad rate61%Admit rate89.6%Enrollment28,467Net price$14,922View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
San Francisco State University
Grad rate50%Admit rate96.4%Enrollment22,563Net price$12,882View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsCalifornia
San Jose State University
Grad rate69%Admit rate84.6%Enrollment37,661Net price$13,741View data - R1 ResearchTexas
The University of Texas at Arlington
Grad rate54%Admit rate79.9%Enrollment44,956Net price$15,235View data - R1 ResearchTexas
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Grad rate53%Admit rate86.8%Enrollment35,770Net price$11,234View data - R1 ResearchNevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Grad rate51%Admit rate96.2%Enrollment32,911Net price$10,011View data - R1 ResearchNew Mexico
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Grad rate54%Admit rate95.2%Enrollment23,124Net price$17,478View data - R2 ResearchNorth Carolina
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Grad rate69%Admit rate79.6%Enrollment31,091Net price$14,745View data - R2 ResearchMichigan
Western Michigan University
Grad rate58%Admit rate84.6%Enrollment16,744Net price$18,701View data
CPP Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Institutional Research, Planning, and Analytics (IRPA) supports data-informed decision-making to help Cal Poly Pomona fulfill its commitment to student access and achievement. We support continuous improvement by seeking innovative ways to make data accessible, intelligible, and actionable.
Visit IR office page- Jeanette Baez, Ed.D.Assistant Vice President
- Akira Kanatsu, Ph.D.Director of Analytics for Student Success & Equity
- Raymond CanlasSenior Institutional Research Analyst
- Kevin Davis, M.P.A.Data Scientist
- Tasanee Thienpothong, M.S.Institutional Research Analyst
Common Data Set
CPP's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Affordability & Value
Where grant aid comes from
H122% of need-based grant dollars come from the institution itself.
Graduate debt
H4/H534% of graduates borrowed; those who did owed $20,083 on average.
Outcomes & Equity
Graduation & retention
B6-year graduation rate 68%; first-year retention 89%.
Equity: Pell graduation gap
B4Pell-grant recipients graduate 6 pts below the overall rate (62% vs 68%).
Academic Experience
Class-size distribution
I323% of classes have under 20 students; 19% have 50+.
Faculty profile
IKey faculty indicators.
Degrees by discipline
JSTEM-dominant: ~35% of bachelor's degrees are in computing, engineering, math & sciences.
Student Body & Diversity
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
B2Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.
International students
B21% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).
Undergrad vs graduate
B125,312 undergraduates and 1,909 graduate students.
Transfer Path
Transfer admissions
D112,677 transfer applicants → 9,053 admitted (71.5%) → 2,448 enrolled
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary of TermsThe California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's glossary of terms provides definitions and explanations of various financial and budgetary terms used within the university's financial system. The glossary covers terms related to accounting codes, budgeting processes, university funds, expenses, and various financial operations and reports, essential for understanding financial management within the institution. This comprehensive list aids in the financial and administrative operations of the university.cpp.edu
- Strategic plan2017-2025 Strategic Plan2017Cal Poly Pomona's 2017-2025 Strategic Plan is dedicated to delivering an education model that fosters creativity, discovery, and innovation by embracing inclusivity and addressing global challenges. The institution aims to be a leader in polytechnic education by promoting experiential learning and community engagement. Through this vision, Cal Poly Pomona seeks to transform lives while ensuring academic excellence and social responsibility.cpp.edu
Notable alumni of CPP (23)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Virginia Hamilton AdairLiterature
- Beny AlagemBusiness
- Ronald BurkleBusiness
- Jack DangermondGeography
- Jerry DyerPolitics
- Paul CaligiuriSports
- Sara CarterJournalism
- Hilda SolisPolitics
- Kim RhodeSports
- James T. Butts Jr.Politics
- Richard PomboPolitics
- Larry WilmoreEntertainment
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