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Cal Poly Pomona Admission Requirements (GPA, SAT & ACT)

California · 62.0% acceptance rate · figures from verified Common Data Set reporting

Here's what Cal Poly Pomona actually looks for, pulled from the real admitted-student numbers — not a wish list. Use these as the bar to clear, then see where your own profile lands.

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GPA requirement

3.3–3.85
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

You'll want to be at or above the 3.3–3.85 band. A few B's are survivable if the rest of the application is strong.

SAT requirement

Test-blind (SAT/ACT not considered)
middle 50% admitted SAT

ACT requirement

Test-blind (SAT/ACT not considered)
middle 50% admitted ACT

What test scores really mean here

Cal Poly Pomona is test-blind: it won't look at SAT or ACT scores at all, even if you submit them. Spend that energy on grades, rigor, and the rest of your application.

The honest version

Hitting these numbers gets you into the pile. It doesn't get you in. Cal Poly Pomona accepts 62.0% of applicants, which means most students with the "right" GPA and scores still get turned down. Course rigor, essays, recommendations, and a clear spike are what separate admits from the rest of the qualified pool.

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Cal Poly Pomona chances by GPA

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Ranges are CDS-based estimates from recent cycles. Always confirm current requirements and test policy on Cal Poly Pomona's official admissions site before you apply.

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