Pomona College

Pomona College is a highly selective private liberal arts college in Claremont, California, enrolling around 1,700 undergraduates. As the founding member of the Claremont Colleges Consortium, Pomona students benefit from the resources of seven institutions while maintaining the intimacy of a small college. Pomona is especially known for its rigorous academics in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and students are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary study and independent research. The campus is sunny and beautiful, with Spanish-style architecture, palm trees, and views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Located about 35 miles from Los Angeles, Pomona offers students both a serene, close-knit residential community and access to one of the world’s most dynamic metropolitan areas. Students at Pomona are often described as intellectually adventurous, socially engaged, and collaborative rather than competitive. With its combination of academic excellence, close faculty mentorship, and consortium resources, Pomona is considered one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.