Verified College DataA Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focusNCAA Division III

Pomona College

Claremont, CA, United States

7% admit rate93% graduationprivate nonprofit

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A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus

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NCAA Division III

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Pomona College — editorial overview (Claremont, CA)

Founded in 1887, Pomona College is the oldest of The Claremont Colleges, located an hour east of downtown Los Angeles. Pomona is sometimes called, "Amherst with palm trees", and the nickname still fits exceptionally well. The campus feels like a college in New England, but with 3...

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