Pomona College has everything you might expect from one of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges. But before you assume it's generic, consider that it is within an hour of mountains, deserts, beaches, and the country’s second largest city. Pomona’s Los Angeles-adjacent location is as stellar a launching pad for those in the arts as those interested in tech. Whether you want to explore an internship in the entertainment industry or in medical research, you will have easy access to opportunities. Through Pomona’s PCIP program, students can also secure funding for summer internships anywhere in the U.S. or abroad. About half of Pomona's students study abroad, choosing among 63 programs in 36 countries. 

So even though Pomona’s small classes, strength across the curriculum, and tight-knit residential life (4 years guaranteed housing) might seem common, Pomona College is unique. Founded in 1887, in a state whose motto is “Eureka!”, Pomona College prides itself on being an incubator for ideas. The combination of a rigorous and interdisciplinary academic curriculum, faculty who challenge and support students in equal measure, and a talented and diverse student community leads to amazing outcomes for Pomona alumni.

Pomona’s role as the founding member of the Claremont College Consortium expands opportunity for Sagehens. The five colleges are located within a square mile, so it’s easy to walk to a class, club meeting, or dining hall on a neighboring campus. Resource centers like the QRC (Queer Resource Center), OBSA (Office of Black Student Affairs), CLSA (Chicano/Latino Student Affairs), and the McAlister Center for Religious Activities serve all the Claremont Colleges, ensuring vibrant mentor programs and resources for the diverse student body. Plus, students can cross-register from more than 2,700 classes and connect with over 6,000 peers across campuses.