by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Pomona College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Pomona College ran $65,420 for the year for full-time undergrads. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $420; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,000 |
| Fees | $420 |
| Total | $65,420 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Pomona College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Pomona College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Pomona College runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Pomona College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Pomona College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $56,284 |
| Two Years Ago | $58,818 |
| One Year Ago | $61,906 |
| Most Recent Year | $65,000 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Pomona has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $68,689 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.89%, so a year from now students could pay around $68,621.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $68,621 |
| In 2 Years | $71,978 |
| In 3 Years | $75,499 |
| In 4 Years | $79,193 |
| In 5 Years | $83,067 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $295,291.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Pomona College, visit the Pomona College Financial Aid page.
