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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

Private

Comprehensive

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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
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 Required
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

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
Merit Meter™

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Claremont McKenna College?

Suburb
Campus Setting
Democrat
State vote for president
Limited
Greek participation
Weather
Sunny days
Very Sunny

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

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%

Housing

What's it like living at Claremont McKenna College?

$19,650
Room & Board
1
Housing units / student
81
%
Students on campus

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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