by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what California State Polytechnic University - Pomona charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Cal Poly Pomona cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ran about $19,319 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $7,439 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $17,622 | $1,697 | $19,319 |
| In-State | $5,742 | $1,697 | $7,439 |
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does California State Polytechnic University - Pomona cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. The out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees cost for California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ran around $19,319 per year. That's about average when compared to the national rate.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $7,439 a year to attend Cal Poly Pomona, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how Cal Poly Pomona compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Financial Aid.
In-state Cal Poly Pomona tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.39% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $7,497 this school year.
If the in-state Cal Poly Pomona tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $15,023, and four years would cost $30,163.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.15% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $19,377 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $38,782 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Cal Poly Pomona, and $77,680 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cal Poly Pomona.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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