California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Acceptance Rate
Pomona, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 45,775
- Admitted
- 33,737
- Yield
- 12.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate has risen from 51.9% in 2014–15 to 73.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 32,803 to 45,775 (+40%) over that period.
Its 73.7% rate makes California State Polytechnic University-Pomona more selective than about 55% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80% for women vs 67.8% for men, a 12.2-point gap). California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 32,803 | 17,016 | 51.9% | 3,658 |
| 2015–16 | 33,855 | 13,307 | 39.3% | 2,707 |
| 2016–17 | 32,920 | 19,474 | 59.2% | 4,204 |
| 2017–18 | 34,911 | 19,225 | 55.1% | 3,786 |
| 2018–19 | 36,662 | 20,220 | 55.2% | 3,863 |
| 2019–20 | 39,726 | 21,687 | 54.6% | 3,694 |
| 2020–21 | 38,026 | 24,646 | 64.8% | 4,323 |
| 2021–22 | 41,226 | 24,993 | 60.6% | 3,463 |
| 2022–23 | 49,079 | 27,179 | 55.4% | 3,655 |
| 2023–24 | 45,775 | 33,737 | 73.7% | 4,311 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 22,210 | 17,770 | 80% |
| Men | 23,565 | 15,967 | 67.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State Polytechnic compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's acceptance rate is 73.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (33,737 admitted of 45,775 applicants).
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona test optional?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona received 45,775 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 33,737.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona getting harder to get into?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 51.9% in 2014–15 to 73.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cpp.edu/.