Charges
The standard comprehensive charge made to each student for tuition, fees and housing and food costs will total $95,670.00 for 2026-27. Additional fees for special purposes are listed below. A substantial portion of the total educational cost is borne by the College through the use of contributed funds and income from endowment funds. The costs of tuition fees are applicable to all classes, regardless of whether they are taught in-person, online or through a hybrid approach.
The College reserves the right to change any of the following fees at any time should conditions make it necessary.
General Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tuition per semester | $35,830.00 |
| Student Body Fee per semester | $210.00 |
| Fee deposit (includes housing deposit; one time only, at time of admission) | $500.00 |
Residence Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing Cost Per Semester | $6,790.00 |
| Food Costs Per Semester On-Campus Ultimate Meal Plan: (Unlimited meals per week; $200 flex plus per semester) | $5,005.00 |
| Off-Campus Meal Plan: (10 meals per week; $100 flex plus per semester) | $3,100.00 |
All students living on-campus must purchase the Ultimate Meal Plan. Students living off-campus must purchase a meal plan but can choose either of the two options.
Cost of Attendance
2026-27 Academic Year
| Item | On Campus | Off Campus | Parents/Relatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billable Costs | |||
| Tuition | $71,660 | $71,660 | $71,660 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 | $420 |
| Housing & Food | $23,590 | $19,367 | $14,080 |
| Total | $95,670 | $91,447 | $86,160 |
| Non-billable Costs | |||
| Travel and Personal | $1,500-$2,600 | $1,500-$2,600 | $1,500-$2,600 |
| Additional Costs | |||
| Medical Insurance** | $3,312 | $3,312 | $3,312 |
**Disclaimer: Medical Insurance annual rate is estimated pending approval from the CA Department of Insurance and may be subject to change.
The cost of attendance is what the college estimates it will cost to attend Pomona for one year. Included in the cost of attendance are direct costs for tuition, fees, housing, and food for students living on campus, and indirect cost estimates for books, supplies, personal expenses, and transportation.
Departmental Fees
Fees for selected intercollegiate courses: see course descriptions. Applied music fees: see department chair.
Fees for Summer Reading Courses
The fee for a summer reading course is $500.
There are no refunds on summer reading courses once the class starts.
Fees for Part-Time Students
Change in course load must be completed by the 10th day of classes for an adjustment in tuition. Special tuition for students carrying fewer than three courses in a semester:
- Per course: $11,934.00
- Per half-course: $5,972.00
- Per Quarter-course: $2,986.00
Auditor's Fees
For persons, other than those taking courses for credit, per course: $100.
Other Fees
- Monthly Payment Plan Fee, per semester: $35
- Late payment fee, per month: $25
- Returned payment fee:
- A $25 fee will be assessed for a payment that is returned for any reason including, but not limited to, insufficient funds, an invalid account number, and no account/unable to locate.
- Campus fee for automobiles, per semester: $65
- Re-enrollment for senior exams: $50
- Senior Thesis Fee (Non-enrolled Senior): $500
The College reserves the right to apply any miscellaneous fees or charges the student may incur to the student account. This includes, but is not limited to, lab fees, library fees, unpaid medical fees, McCann Loans, and charges due to lost or damaged College property.