by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Cal Poly Pomona degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Cal Poly Pomona measures up.
Cal Poly Pomona is ranked #464 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within California, it ranks #73 of 304 for value.
Among the majors Cal Poly Pomona offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Urban & Regional Planning, General | #1 of 18 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | #1 of 18 |
| Architecture / Urban Planning | #1 of 18 |
| Environmental Biology | #1 of 13 |
| Other Education | #1 of 31 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 31 |
| General Manufacturing Engineering | #1 of 17 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | #1 of 17 |
| Engineering | #1 of 17 |
| Plant Protection & Integrated Pest Management | #2 of 10 |
Read the full Cal Poly Pomona value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is ranked #37 out of #346 in California for quality and #73 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Cal Poly Pomona financial aid page to be sure.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is ranked #464 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Cal Poly Pomona costs about $15,211. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $60,843 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $23,797 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,531 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,211 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $60,843 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Cal Poly Pomona net price and the factors that affect it.
What Cal Poly Pomona costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Cal Poly Pomona degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $95,188 | — | — |
| All Students | $60,843 | #464 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,124 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $95,188 | — | — |
| All Students | $60,843 | #73 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,124 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Cal Poly Pomona shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,599 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,192 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,196 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,145 |
| Over $110K | $20,829 |
About 70% of Cal Poly Pomona undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,191 per year. Get more details on the Cal Poly Pomona financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Cal Poly Pomona net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.