by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ran $7,780 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $20,380. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees added up to $1,696 in-state and $1,696 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,696 |
| Total | $7,780 | $20,380 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will California State Polytechnic University-Pomona charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how California State Polytechnic University-Pomona prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Cal Poly Pomona has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $21,608 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.53%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,898. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.83%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $20,753.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,898 | $20,753 |
| In 2 Years | $8,018 | $21,132 |
| In 3 Years | $8,140 | $21,518 |
| In 4 Years | $8,264 | $21,911 |
| In 5 Years | $8,390 | $22,312 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $85,314, or close to $32,320 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, see the California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Financial Aid page.
