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Pomona College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Pomona enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$20,374
Total Cost of Attendance	$85,300

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$4,841	$19,364
$30-48k	$7,026	$28,104
$48-75k	$17,054	$68,216
$75-110k	$15,719	$62,876
$110k+	$37,842	$151,368

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Pomona College

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$11,782

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Pomona College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$77,779

Median Earnings (10yr)

$11,782

Median Debt

6.6x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Pomona College — 6.6x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Pomona College True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Pomona enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$4,841	$19,364
$30-48k	$7,026	$28,104
$48-75k	$17,054	$68,216
$75-110k	$15,719	$62,876
$110k+	$37,842	$151,368

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$20,374
Total Cost of Attendance	$85,300

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$11,782

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$60,850

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Pomona College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Pomona College actually cost per year?

Pomona College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $85,300/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $16,496/yr, a 81% discount off sticker price.

Does Pomona College offer good financial aid?

19% of Pomona College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Pomona College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Pomona College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Pomona College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $4,841/yr at Pomona College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $37,842/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Pomona College worth the cost?

Pomona College graduates earn a median of $77,779 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $341,200 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.