Widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges, Pomona College is the founding institution of The Claremont Colleges and a globally oriented residential community rooted in Southern California. Since its founding in 1887, Pomona has built a distinctive academic environment defined by intellectual rigor, close faculty-student engagement, and a culture of probing inquiry and creative learning. With small class sizes, professors teaching every course, and deep access to research opportunities, the College offers students the advantages of an intimate learning community alongside the breadth and scale of the 5C consortium.

Pomona also holds a unique and values-driven role in American higher education through its commitment to access and opportunity. As one of a small group of colleges that meets the full demonstrated financial need of all enrolled students, Pomona is dedicated to enrolling the best students regardless of financial circumstances. With a $3 billion-plus endowment and a strong trajectory of institutional investment, the College is positioned to advance ambitious academic, global, and programmatic priorities at a defining moment for higher education.