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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

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Private

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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.
1,393
Students
10%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
1,390
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?

10% acceptance rate
Most Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
1510
Testing
Unknown
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:

  • Unknown

Financials

See what it costs to attend Claremont McKenna College.

$ 97,010
Overall list price
$ 29,978
Average net price
$ 97,010
Merit Price™
Very Stingy
Merit Meter™

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Claremont McKenna College?

Suburb
Campus Setting
Democrat
State vote for president
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
91%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Claremont McKenna are:

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Systems Science and Theory
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Demographics

Who attends Claremont McKenna College?

47
States represented
45
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
1,393
Women
50%
Men
50%

Housing

What's it like living at Claremont McKenna College?

$22,190
Room & Board
97
%
Students on campus

FAQs

How much does Claremont McKenna College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $97,010 to attend Claremont McKenna.

How many people attend Claremont McKenna College?

1,393 people attend Claremont McKenna. 1,390 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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