First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | November 30, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: cpp.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3.0 1.0 Area B4 MAT 1140, MAT 1200, MAT 1250, or MAT 1300 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3.0 5.0 Area B4 MAT 1140 and MAT 1150, or MAT…3.0 5.0 Area B4 MAT 1140 and MAT 1150, or MAT 1200, MAT 1250, or MAT 1300 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3.0 3.0 Areas B2 and B3 BIO 1110 and BIO 1110L | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4.0 2.0 Areas B1 and B3 None | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4.0 0.0 Areas B1 and B3 PHY 1020 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3.0 3.0 Area C2 or D1 HST 2202, IGE 2150, or IGE 2250 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Area E PSY 2201 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Area B4 STA 1200 |
Show all 25 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3.0 1.0 Area B4 MAT 1140, MAT 1200, MAT 1250, or MAT 1300 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3.0 5.0 Area B4 MAT 1140 and MAT 1150, or MAT…3.0 5.0 Area B4 MAT 1140 and MAT 1150, or MAT 1200, MAT 1250, or MAT 1300 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3.0 3.0 Areas B2 and B3 BIO 1110 and BIO 1110L | |
| Biology | 4 | 4.0 2.0 Areas B2 and B3 BIO 1150 and BIO 1150L…4.0 2.0 Areas B2 and B3 BIO 1150 and BIO 1150L, or BIO 1210 and BIO 1210L | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4.0 2.0 Areas B1 and B3 None | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4.0 2.0 Areas B1 and B3 CHM 1210 and CHM 1210L | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4.0 0.0 Areas B1 and B3 PHY 1020 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4.0 0.0 Areas B1 and B3 PHY 1210 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3.0 3.0 Area C2 or D1 HST 2202, IGE 2150, or IGE 2250 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Area E PSY 2201 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Area B4 STA 1200 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 0.0 3.0 None None | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Lower- Division Area D* EC 2202 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Lower- Division Area D* EC 2201 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Area C2 or Lower Division Area D* HST…3.0 0.0 Area C2 or Lower Division Area D* HST 1102, IGE 2150, or IGE 2250 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4.0 0.0 Areas B1 and B3 None | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4.0 0.0 Areas B1 and B3 PHY 1020 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4.0 2.0 Areas B1 and B3 PHY 1210 and PHY 1220 | |
| European History | 3 | 3.0 3.0 Area C2 HST 1102 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Lower- Division Area D* GEO 1020 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3.0 3.0 Area C1 AH 2301 or AH 2302 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 0.0 3.0 None See Art Dept. | |
| Latin | 3 | 3.0 3.0 Area C2 None | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4.0 0.0 Areas B1 and B3 PHY 1020 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4.0 0.0 Areas B1 and B3 PHY 1510 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3.0 0.0 Area B4 MAT 1050 or MAT 1060 | |
| Research | 3 | 0.0 3.0 None None | |
| Seminar | 3 | 0.0 3.0 None None | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 3 | 0.0 3.0 None See Art Dept. | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 3 | 0.0 3.0 None See Art Dept. |
Source: catalog.cpp.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 1,348 |
| Psychology | 363 |
| Computer Science | 323 |
| Civil Engineering | 265 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 234 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 194 |
| Sociology | 193 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 187 |
Show the other 45 majors
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 166 |
| Animal Sciences | 159 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 150 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 139 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 132 |
| Graphic Design | 121 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 118 |
| Computer Engineering | 107 |
| Criminology | 105 |
| Education, Other | 105 |
| History | 100 |
| Political Science and Government | 89 |
| English Language and Literature | 87 |
| Architecture | 85 |
| Mathematics | 83 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 74 |
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Industrial Engineering | 64 |
| Landscape Architecture | 62 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 46 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 44 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 43 |
| Music | 42 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 42 |
| Biotechnology | 34 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 33 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 31 |
| Food Science | 30 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 29 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Geography | 27 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 26 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 22 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 19 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 17 |
| Environmental Biology | 17 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 16 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 13 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 4 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
2% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 2% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Ontario International (ONT)
Nearest hub airport
Ontario International (ONT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.7 of 20
Elevation
740 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
43°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
70 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,040 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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