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Is Cal Poly Pomona a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$145,444 Avg Total Cost

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Value Report

Is Cal Poly Pomona worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Cal Poly Pomona value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Fair Value Nationwide

Top 50% National Value
Top 20% National Quality
Fair Price

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is ranked #958 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is priced appropriately for the kind of quality education they provide and thus has earned a fair value recognition from College Factual's analysis.

National Value Ranking  958 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  57.25 out of 100
Overpriced
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $145,444 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona will cost you about $145,444. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $30,175 and a typical 4.82 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$30,175
Average Years to Graduate4.82
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$145,444

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about Cal Poly Pomona cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$93,407 In-State With Aid
$174,301 Avg Cost No Aid
4.82 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Cal Poly Pomona value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$174,301#0F
All Students$145,444#958C+
Only Students Receiving Aid$131,866#477B+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$135,842#F
All Students$106,985#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$93,407#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

About 78% of Cal Poly Pomona students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Cal Poly Pomona financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Cal Poly Pomona cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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