Funding Sources

2004-2005

Cal Poly Pomona prides itself in providing an affordable quality education, offering tuition and fees below the nationwide average for state universities; however, the cost of providing a quality education continues to rise, making private fundraising and gifts increasingly significant. Every dollar of support from each donor contributes to Cal Poly Pomona’s mission of providing lifelong learning to students. In 2004-2005, Cal Poly Pomona raised nearly $26.5 million from external support (non-state or tuition/fees).

State and External Support

Sources of Funding

Although Cal Poly Pomona is a state university, it is not fully state supported, but
state assisted. Various sources of funding are critical in augmenting state funding and
student fees to allow for an enriching academic experience. The following illustrates Cal
Poly Pomona’s funding sources from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005:

State Appropriations	$148,927,663	66%
Student Tuition & Fees	48,111,152	21%
Research Contracts & Grants	14,822,509	7%
Voluntary Contributions & Gifts	7,917,370	3.5%
Auxiliary Support	1,880,123	1%
Investment & Endowment Income	1,945,099	1%
Investment Income (State)	1,226,109	.5%
TOTAL	$224,830,025	100%

Distribution of Gifts

In 2004-2005, supporters recognized in the Honor Roll of Donors helped ensure
the success of Cal Poly Pomona programs with nearly $8 million generated in
voluntary contributions and gifts. The following is how these gifts were put to use:

Capital and Endowment Purposes	$3,946,627
Academic Support	2,124,164
Other	805,254
Student Financial Aid	400,553
Unrestricted	371,454
Operation and Maintenance of Plant	124,616
Public Service	108,352
Athletics*	36,350
TOTAL	$7,917,370

*Student-athlete scholarships are included in financial aid total.