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- School Code: 117300
- Phone: (619) 849-2200
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
7.40%FINANCIAL AID RATE
66%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
7:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$49,900Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Neuroscience Program
The neuroscience degree program at Pomona College prepares students seeking a future in neurological fields, such as neurologists, neuroscientists, psychophysicist, and more. The neuroscience degree program instructs students in the scientific study of molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Course focus includes instruction in brain science, molecular and cellular neuroscience, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer neuroscience program.
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Pomona College (PLNU)
3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA
Pomona College, located in Claremont, California, was founded in 1887 to bring northeastern style education to the American southwest. The school prides itself on its low student to teacher ratio, which allows for more personal educational opportunities and allows students to approach professors and instructors with ease.
Pomona College enrolls approximately 1500 students a year, evenly divided between males and females, and offers a large number of resources to those students through modern facilities, a 2 million volume library, sports and recreation center, an aquatics center and more. The school provides quality education and service, and is constantly updating programs and facilities to meet modern student needs.
Academics
Pomona College offers a number of majors that allow students to choose the one that best reflects their goals. Programs typically take four years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree, which may b e used to pursue employment or to further one's education at the graduate level. Minor degrees are also available, allowing students to study a second area of interest. Major courses are taken alongside general education requirements, with additional courses filled out through electives as part of the liberal arts tradition of the school.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admissions to Pomona College require students to submit a completed application, along with letters of recommendation, transcripts and test scores. Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis, and as such there is no standard set of admissions requirements, though academic excellence is highly valued by the admissions committee. Once the material is reviewed a decision will be rendered and the student notified. If accepted, documentation will be provided to prepare the student for enrollment at Pomona College.
Financial aid is available to eligible students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as well as provide tax information and submit CalGrant GPA forms (if a California resident) to the school. The information provided will be used to determine financial need and program eligibility. Once the aid packet is developed funds will be disbursed.
Students Enrolled in the Neuroscience Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pomona College offers a bachelor's degree program in neuroscience.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 7 |
Female | 24 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 3 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 8 |
White | 10 |
Multiple Races | 3 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Unknown | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Neuroscience program at PLNU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $81.99
- Average Annual Salary: $170550
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Description
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, molecular and cellular biologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 780
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.67
- Average Annual Salary: $72110
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Pomona College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Pomona College may offer services to students including:- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
PLNU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Football (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo