If you want to apply to Cal Poly Pomona, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the application fee is $70.
Application fees can add up, but some schools offer free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for fee waiver for their application.
Cal Poly Pomona Admissions Stats at a Glance
Here's an overiew of some of Cal Poly Pomona's admissions stats.
Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.7 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are not considered |
Waitlist | Yes |
Continue reading for more information on Cal Poly Pomona's admissions stats.
Considering Applying Early to Cal Poly Pomona?
These are the early application deadlines for California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | No | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Cal Poly Pomona does not offer early decision or early action.
Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.
See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Cal Poly Pomona?
Getting into Cal Poly Pomona is moderately difficult. Cal Poly Pomona evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2021, Cal Poly Pomona accepted 61% of students, around 25,105 of the 41,226 students who applied.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Cal Poly Pomona, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to exceptional admit, Educational Opportunity Program applicants is program slightly difficult.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
In 2022, Cal Poly Pomona waitlisted 3,996 students. Of those, 1,851 eventually received an admissions offer.
What's Most Important for Getting Into Cal Poly Pomona?
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.
Admissions Factors at Cal Poly Pomona
What does Cal Poly Pomona consider during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Make sure to check with Cal Poly Pomona for more information on admission factors.
Cal Poly Pomona Application Requirements
To apply, all applicants to Cal Poly Pomona must submit the following items. Double check with Cal Poly Pomona's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 2.0 | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Cal Poly Pomona?
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. 4.0. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Students admitted to Cal Poly Pomona have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7
GPAs of Admitted Students
At California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
4.0 GPA | –– |
3.75 and 3.99 | 24.66% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 14.15% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 12.88% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 10.54% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 7.16% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 0.17% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Cal Poly Pomona doesn't consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
Cal Poly Pomona does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
Transferring to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Cal Poly Pomona.
For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is November 30.
Transfer students can enroll in Cal Poly Pomona during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Cal Poly Pomona Admissions FAQs
Can I defer my acceptance to Cal Poly Pomona?
❌ Students who are admitted to Cal Poly Pomona must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.
Does Cal Poly Pomona accept transfer credits?
✅ Cal Poly Pomona accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Cal Poly Pomona accepts:
- CLEP subject tests
- DSST/DANTES
Does Cal Poly Pomona accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
❌ Cal Poly Pomona does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Cal Poly Pomona?
✅ Cal Poly Pomona is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.
What is Cal Poly Pomona's acceptance rate?
✅ Cal Poly Pomona's acceptance rate is 61%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cal Poly Pomona?
❌ Cal Poly Pomona does not offer early decision.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Cal Poly Pomona?
❌ Cal Poly Pomona does not offer eary action.
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