Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$65,650

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
710
75th
790
25th
730
75th
36
25th
34
75th
35
25th
31
75th
35
25th
33
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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Extremely Selective

10%

acceptance rate

Accepted 591
Declined 5,118
Total Received 5,709
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Private

1,386

undergraduate students

3

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1946, Claremont McKenna College is a private, liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs in Economics, Government, and International Relations. It is located on a 69-acre campus at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, 35 miles east of Los Angeles, California.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,389
Established in 1946
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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69-acre campus in Claremont (population: 36,478), 30 miles from Los Angeles. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Los Angeles; other airport serves Ontario (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Claremont McKenna College
500 East Ninth Street
Claremont, CA
91711

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
96%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
83%
Top 1/4
100%
Top 1/2
100%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
710
75th
790
25th
730
75th
36
25th
34
75th
35
25th
31
75th
35
25th
33

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 5
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Extremely Selective

10%

acceptance rate

Accepted 591
Declined 5,118
Total Received 5,709

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

53%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$50,689

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $64,150
Housing $10,560
Food $9,090
Additional fees $1,500
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $86,500
Average Financial Aid - $50,689
Total with Avg. Aid $35,811

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,356,267
State $1,043,920
Institutional $26,081,402
Other external $526,495
Total $29,008,084

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $1,152,920
Other external $218,649
Total $1,371,569

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 909 621-8356
F: 909 607-0661
finaid@cmc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, basketball, cornhole, cycling, dodgeball, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, football (non-tackle), futsal, lacrosse, pickleball, roller hockey, rugby, soccer, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), water polo

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, cornhole, cycling, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, pickleball, roller derby, rugby, soccer, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indooe/sand), water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, cornhole, cycling, dodgeball, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, football (non-tackle), futsal, lacrosse, pickleball, roller derby, roller hockey, rugby, soccer, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball (indooe/sand), water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Anthropology, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biophysics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics yes
Cognitive Science, General yes
Computer Science yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Engineering, Other yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Experimental Psychology yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
History, General yes
Human Biology yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medieval and Renaissance Studies yes
Molecular Biology yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Science, Technology and Society yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Systems Science and Theory yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Government
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

1,389

total students

43%

in-state

57%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,386
students

Female
51%
708

Male
49%
678

0%

3
students

Female
100%
3

Male
0%
0

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

1,380
students

Female
51%
707

Male
49%
673

0%

6
students

Female
17%
1

Male
83%
5

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Student Break-down

15%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
35%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: March 15

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 46
Countries most often represented China
Hong Kong
India
Singapore
South Korea
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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