Pomona’s liberal arts education equips students to go beyond the status quo and stake out new directions. Classes are small, so students and faculty can build close relationships, delve into research and explore academic fields. The Key elements of Pomona’s liberal arts education:

  • Curriculum rooted in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
  • Small classes focused on collaborative learning—often just 10 to 15 students.
  • A close-knit, engaged community where academics and activities going on outside the classroom.
  • Intellectual curiosity that reaches across disciplines. Students might choose to double-major in disciplines as varied as dance and computer science.
  • A strong emphasis on undergraduate research, often leading to a capstone project or thesis.