Pomona College

With a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1, Pomona puts a strong emphasis on the classroom experience. Students work closely with professors both in class and in the field, resulting in small average class sizes of 15 students per.

Nearly all faculty members have a doctorate or terminal degree in their field, resulting in a staff that is diverse with strong, scholarly backgrounds. Keeping up to date in their field, professors provide students with the newest learning opportunities including the college’s telescope on Table Mountain or the prehistoric sites on the Santa Barbara Channel Islands.

Pomona has one of the highest graduation rates in the country, with 71% graduating in four years, 93% in six. It also has a great first year retention rate at 96%.

A large majority of students come from Pomona’s home state of California, though New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, and Washington are heavily represented. The college also offers study abroad programs, which 50% of students take advantage of. The program offers 54 choices in 34 countries.