Established in 1887, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the United States. Small classes, top notch facilities, and distinguished professors who work closely with students are key elements of a Pomona education.
The College is located in Claremont, California, a charming town 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Pomona is the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven independent institutions blending the intimate atmosphere of small colleges with the academic and social resources of a university. Famous beaches, ski resorts, and Los Angeles' many cultural offerings all are within easy driving distance of the campus.
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Pomona offers 44 majors in the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Students may also take courses at any of the other Claremont Colleges. The most popular majors over the past five years have been Economics, English, Politics, Psychology, Biology, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Neuroscience, Mathematics, History, International Relations, Media Studies, and Chemistry. Also common are interdisciplinary majors, double majors, and individual special majors crafted by the student with guidance from faculty.
Currently, 98% of Pomona's students choose to live on-campus. All first year students are required to live on-campus.
Freshman orientation and pre-orientation programs are an integral part of the experience. Full descriptions may be found on the Pomona College Web site.
Information on career counselling and graduate school is on the Web site and information on graduate fellowships may be found also on the Web site.
Pomona offers a range of Division III NCAA sports for men and women, and a range of club and intramural sports. For more information, check the Web site.
Pomona College is the founding college of The Claremont Colleges, which include additionally the Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and the Keck Graduate Institute, all located within a square mile. For more information about this unique educational consortium, see the Web site.
Pomona offers study abroad programs around the world. Links to the office of study abroad and international education are on the Web site.
Tours and information sessions are offered throughout the year. Please check with the admissions office to verify tour times and availability.
