Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College, located in Claremont, California, is known for its focus on leadership, economics, and government. The college offers a dynamic academic environment within the serene setting of Southern California.

1,384

Students

11%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

1,381

Classification

Comprehensive

Type

Private, Non-Profit

Religious Affiliation

None

Website

cmc.edu

With a distinctive blend of liberal arts education and practical experience, Claremont McKenna College prepares students to become thoughtful and effective leaders. The college’s curriculum emphasizes rigorous academics, fostering critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Students benefit from small class sizes and close interaction with professors, who often serve as both mentors and advisors. Beyond academics, the college's commitment to hands-on learning and extracurricular engagement ensures that students are well-equipped to address real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Claremont McKenna College?

11% acceptance rate

Very Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

1490

Testing

Test Optional

Average High School GPA

Unknown

Application Deadlines

Regular Application Deadline

January 10

Early Decision / Early Action?

Yes

The most important factors Claremont McKenna College considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Character/Personal Qualities
•Class Rank

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Claremont McKenna College.

$ 87,000

Overall list price

$ 28,701

Average net price

$ 87,000

Merit Price™

Very Stingy

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Claremont McKenna College?

Suburb

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Very Sunny

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Claremont McKenna College.

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

75%

4-year grad rate

95%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Claremont McKenna are:

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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Demographics

Who attends Claremont McKenna College?

46

States represented

45

Countries represented

No

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

1,384

Women

51%

Men

49%

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Housing

What's it like living at Claremont McKenna College?

$19,650

Room & Board

1

Housing units / student

81

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

How much does Claremont McKenna College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $87,000 to attend Claremont McKenna.

How many people attend Claremont McKenna College?

1,384 people attend Claremont McKenna. 1,381 are undergraduate students and 3 are graduate students.

Where is Claremont McKenna College located?

Claremont McKenna College is located in Claremont, California. It is in a Suburb environment.

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