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Pomona College Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to Pomona College. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to Pomona College.

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Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

    At Pomona College, 5.0% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

    To read about regular admission requirements for Pomona College, click here

    Can you transfer into Pomona College

    Pomona College requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

    Admission Item Required?
    High School Transcript Required of All
    College Transcript Required of All
    Essay or Personal Statement Required of All
    Interview Recommended of All
    Standardized Test Scores Required of All
    Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Required of All

    In addition to the above requirements, Pomona College also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

    Pomona College requires a minimum of 24 credits.

    Pomona College chances calculator

    This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at any other U.S. college

    Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    Additionally, of the 32 accepted transfer students, 22 students enrolled - that means the yield was 68.75%.

    Pomona College accepts 9 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

    Pomona College requires a minimum college GPA of 3.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

    In addition, Pomona College requires a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

    Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the Pomona College website for more info.
    Pomona College accepts 8.21% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

    To have a shot at transferring into Pomona College, you should have a current GPA of at least 4.05 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 4.21. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

    The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of Pomona College students.

    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    SAT Math 700 790 745
    SAT Reading 690 750 720
    2018 Total SAT Score 1390 1540 1465
    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    ACT Math 29 34 31
    ACT Reading 34 36 35
    2018 Total ACT Score 63 70 66

    Pomona College’s average SAT score is 1465. To be a competitive applicant for Pomona College your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

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