California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

About California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

The department prepares students to become planning professionals by providing a multi-disciplinary professional education that teaches students to define issues, solve problems and implement solutions to improve the quality of the natural and built environment, in ways that promote social justice and are rooted in an understanding of social change. Accreditation teams give both the undergraduate and graduate programs high marks for the quality of teaching and the professional readiness of its students. Cal Poly Pomona has an extensive network of alumni in the field and an excellent reputation in the profession.

Points of Distinction

The undergraduate program is among the largest and most diverse in the nation; its graduates have diversified the profession in southern California. Coursework in both programs engages students in communities and issues of the Los Angeles region. Accreditation teams give the program very high marks for the quality of teaching and the professional readiness of its students. Cal Poly Pomona has an extensive network of alumni in the field and an excellent reputation in the profession. The annual Dale Prize brings together a scholar and a practitioner to engage each other and students over emerging topics in planning.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Minimum GRE	280 for applicants whose GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0
Minimum TOEFL	92
Year this program started	1971
In-state tuition per year	$8,872
Out-of-state tuition per year	$18,376
Application deadline	February 1st

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	BS in Urban and Regional Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
In-state tuition per year	$7,438
Out-of-state tuition per year	$19,318