Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Wayne State's yield is 9 pts higher than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's
Yield rate - 2
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona admits 75% vs. 84% at Wayne State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Wayne StateAccessible
- California State Polytechnic University-PomonaSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Wayne StateRequired for some applicants
- California State Polytechnic University-PomonaTest-blind
How they read a record
Wayne State
GPA is very important; tests are important; is considered. 34% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Wayne State | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Wayne State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Wayne State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Wayne State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why