Pomona’s Campus Climate Survey Reveals Faculty Dissatisfaction and Free Expression Concerns

The results of Pomona College’s 2026 Campus Climate Survey were released on Monday. The summary report included demographic data and respondents’ concerns about political expression, exclusionary conduct and faculty compensation. The survey was conducted in the spring of 2026 as a follow up to Pomona’s 2020 campus climate survey.

The survey, conducted by Interwoven Insights (formerly Rankin Climate), collected data and responses from 1,259 students, faculty and staff, representing approximately 45% of the College community. A report produced by Interwoven summarizing the survey results examined themes including belonging, discrimination, freedom of expression and institutional support. 

While the survey found that 66% of respondents feel comfortable with Pomona’s overall campus climate, its granular findings paint a more complicated picture. Only 41% of respondents felt free to express their political views without fear of consequences, while 22% reported experiencing “exclusionary conduct.”