Pomona College
550 North College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-6301
United States
Telephone: 909-621-8131
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Maureen A. Maloney
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://www.pomona.edu/administration/institutional-research/information-center
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: June 27, 2025
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1949
Undergraduate FTE: 1,746
Graduate FTE: 0
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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| Role | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Elizabeth Graham | Director of Institutional Research | elizabeth.graham@pomona.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | Janet Benton | Chair of the Board of Trustees | boardchair@pomona.edu |
| Chief Academic Officer | Yuqing Wu | Dean of the College and Vice President for Academic Affairs | melanie.wu@pomona.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | G. Gabrielle Starr | President | gabrielle.starr@pomona.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Jeff Roth | Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer | jeff.roth@pomona.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Elizabeth Graham | Director of Institutional Research | elizabeth.graham@pomona.edu |
| OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00117300 | Pomona College | Claremont | Main Campus | Active |
| Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africana Studies | Bachelors | 1994 | On-Site |
| American Studies | Bachelors | 1976 | On-Site |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Art | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Art History | Bachelors | 1993 | On-Site |
| Asian American Studies | Bachelors | 2007 | On-Site |
| Asian Studies | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Biology | Bachelors | 1974 | On-Site |
| Chemistry | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Chicano/a Latino/a Studies | Bachelors | 2007 | On-Site |
| Chinese | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Classics | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
| Computer Science | Bachelors | 1990 | On-Site |
| Dance | Bachelors | 2004 | On-Site |
| Economics | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| English | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Environmental Analysis | Bachelors | 2001 | On-Site |
| French | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Gender & Women’s Studies | Bachelors | 1988 | On-Site |
| Geology | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| German Studies | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| History | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| International Relations | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Japanese | Bachelors | 1989 | On-Site |
| Late Antique/Medieval Studies | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
| Latin American Studies | Bachelors | 1995 | On-Site |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
| Mathematics & Statistics | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Media Studies | Bachelors | 1992 | On-Site |
| Middle Eastern Studies | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
| Molecular Biology | Bachelors | 1989 | On-Site |
| Music | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Neuroscience | Bachelors | 1994 | On-Site |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Philosophy Politics & Economics | Bachelors | 1987 | On-Site |
| Physics | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Politics | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Pre-engineering | Bachelors | 1954 | On-Site |
| Psychological Science | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelors | 1988 | On-Site |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Romance Languages & Literatures | Bachelors | 1999 | On-Site |
| Russian | Bachelors | 1982 | On-Site |
| Russian & Eastern European Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Science Technology & Society | Bachelors | 1989 | On-Site |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Spanish | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Theatre | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2028 | Progress Report |
| Spring | 2028 | Progress Report |
| Fall | 2030 | Offsite Review |
| Spring | 2031 | Accreditation Visit |