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Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges consortium in Southern California and one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. Its warm climate, strong science programs, and access to the resources of four neighboring colleges create a unique combination of intimate education and broad opportunity.
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Kris Kristofferson (singer-songwriter and actor)•Myrlie Evers-Williams (civil rights leader)•Roy E. Disney (Disney executive and filmmaker)
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Claremont Colleges Campus Safety provides 24/7 patrols, escort services, and well-lit walkways across the consortium. Most incidents involve property theft.
Claremont is a small, tree-lined college city in the San Gabriel Valley. The village-like character and college presence make it safer than surrounding communities.
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