Overview

The Latin American Studies major at Pomona College explores Latin American culture through language study, the humanities and the social sciences. Core courses in history, literature and politics will give you a base for understanding the life of the region.

Key Facts

Then, you’ll take five courses in a more narrowly focused track, choosing from Gender and Sexuality, Race and Ethnicity, Politics and International Relations, History, Literature and Cultural Studies and the Latin American Diaspora.

Two years of Spanish language and a semester of study abroad in Central or South America are required, as is a senior exercise.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Senior Tutorial

Senior Thesis

Senior Comprehensive Exam

Latin American Studies: Directed Readings

Latin American Studies: Independent Research

Latin American Studies: Research Assistantship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcript(s)

School Report and Counselor Recommendation

Mid-Year Report

Two letters of recommendation

One-time, non-refundable application fee of $70 or fee waiver

Test scores for international applicants

Standardized test scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

68250 USD / year

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Out-of-State

68250 USD / year

≈ 68250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

68250 USD / year

≈ 68250 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Claremont

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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