California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona or CPP) is a public polytechnic university in Pomona, California, and one of two polytechnic universities in the California State University system. Founded in 1938 as a satellite campus of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Pomona became an independent institution in 1966 and has grown into one of the most respected polytechnic universities in the Western United States. The university enrolls approximately 30,000 students across eight academic colleges covering engineering, computer science, business, agriculture, architecture, education, science, and liberal arts. CPP is defined by its 'learn by doing' philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on education, applied research, and deep industry partnerships that prepare graduates for immediate career impact. The university's 1,400-acre campus — among the largest in the CSU system — sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and includes working farms, vineyards, greenhouses, and the historic W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center. Cal Poly Pomona's Collins College of Hospitality Management is consistently ranked among the top hospitality programs in the nation. The Broncos compete in NCAA Division II in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). CPP has earned national recognition from Money Magazine as a five-star Best College for 2025 and was highlighted in the 2025 Carnegie Classification for outstanding student access and strong graduate earnings, particularly in STEM fields. Cal Poly Pomona is a leading choice for first-generation college students seeking high-quality technical and professional education with excellent return on investment.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$20380
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $20,380
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
