Other factors impacting the amount and type of financial aid you are offered include:
U.S. News has named Cal Poly Pomona among the best undergraduate universities in the Western United States. The university was No. 2 among “ Top Public Schools ” in the West, rising from No. 4 last year, and tied for No. 14 on the “ 2020 Best Regional Universities – West,” rising from No. 28.
The university has a target enrollment of 4,493. Cal Poly offered admission to 15,041 people out of 54,060 first-time freshman applicants. That’s significantly fewer than were admitted last year, when 16,466 of 55,000 applicants were accepted for fall 2018.
Cal Poly Quick Facts
Family members and supporters play a critical role in student success at Cal Poly Pomona, and we want to make sure you have the information you need to support your student. The Bronco Family Virtual Orientation Experience provides a comprehensive introduction to CPP resources, programs and support services.
Spring 2022 Orientation will be conducted virtually for the continued health and wellbeing of our Bronco Family.
Did you know that you can participate in a Bronco Family Virtual Orientation for no additional fee?
At Cal Poly, you will put knowledge into action. The experience you will gain will help ensure that you will be ready to take on whatever comes next — from everyday challenges to the world's most pressing problems.
Cal Poly students, faculty and staff are constantly playing an active part in helping solve some of California’s — and the world’s — most complex challenges.
Cal Poly's six academic colleges offer more than 150 undergraduate majors and minors as well as over 50 graduate programs. Regardless of college, all of our programs emphasize hands-on learning and real-world experience in their curriculum.
If you are interested in using a Payment Plan for Registration-Tuition, you will need to enroll in that plan prior to the system wide due date for the quarter. More information on our Term Payment Plan page.
Cal Poly offers four payment options through the online payment portals
Cal Poly accepts paper checks by mail. Payments can only be credited to the Student Account when the check arrives at the Cashiers Office and can be posted. Please allow extra time for postal delivery - can be as much as 2-3 weeks.
Charges on the Student Account can be paid in person at the University Cashiers Office - Room 131E in the Administration Building (Bldg 1) - during regular window hours (9am-4pm Monday thru Friday). They accept Cash or Paper Checks. The Cashiers cannot process credit or debit card payments.
Financial Aid is managed by our Financial Aid Office. All questions about Aid prior to disbursement should be directed to them.