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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna, founded in 1946, is a private, liberal arts college. It is one of the Claremont Colleges, a group of five undergraduate colleges and two graduate schools with adjoining campuses and shared facilities and services. Its 69-acre campus is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

Tuition & Fees

$56,475

$56,475

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
54%
600-699
45%
500-599
1%
700-800
75%
600-699
23%
500-599
2%
700-800
61%
600-699
35%
500-599
4%
composite english math
30-36
89%
24-29
10%
18-23
1%
30-36
65%
24-29
34%
18-23
1%
30-36
87%
24-29
12%
18-23
1%
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undergraduateRatios

51%

male

49%

female

1

teacher

8

students

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Extremely Selective

10%

acceptance rate

Accepted 625
Declined + 5,441
Total Received 6,066
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Private (nonprofit)

1,343

undergraduate students

3

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Government
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 4054
ACT 0224

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School Facts

Claremont McKenna, founded in 1946, is a private, liberal arts college. It is one of the Claremont Colleges, a group of five undergraduate colleges and two graduate schools with adjoining campuses and shared facilities and services. Its 69-acre campus is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,346
Established in 1946
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •  WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Claremont, CA

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.

Claremont McKenna College
500 East Ninth Street
Claremont, CA 91711

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
96%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
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%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
54%
600-699
45%
500-599
1%
700-800
75%
600-699
23%
500-599
2%
700-800
61%
600-699
35%
500-599
4%
composite english math
30-36
89%
24-29
10%
18-23
1%
30-36
65%
24-29
34%
18-23
1%
30-36
87%
24-29
12%
18-23
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 5
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Extremely Selective

10%

acceptance rate

Accepted 625
Declined + 5,441
Total Received 6,066

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Essay
Interview
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs
Associate Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 909 621-8088
F: 909 621-8516
admission@cmc.edu

Financial Aid

100%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$57,151

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $56,190
Room $9,300
Board $6,700
Additional fees $285
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $73,675
Average Financial Aid - $57,151
Total with Avg. Aid $16,524

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 Aid Deadline

FAFSA
January 5

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
January 5

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

State aid form

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Business/Farm Supplement

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Clint Gasaway
Senior Director of Financial Aid
finaid@cmc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
water polo

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 Directors

Erica Perkins Jasper (men's)
Director Of Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Stags (men)/Athenas (women)
School colors
maroon and gold

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Africana Studies
American Studies
Asian Studies
Biology
Biology/Chemistry
Biophysics
Chemistry
Chicano Studies
Classical Studies
Economics
Economics/Accounting
Economics/Engineering
Environment/Economics/Politics
Environmental Analysis
Environmental Science
Film Studies
Finance
French
Government
History
International Relations
Literature
Mathematics
Media Studies
Middle East Studies
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Organismal Biology
Philosophy
Philosophy/Politics/Economics
Philosophy/Public Affairs
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science/Management
Spanish
Theatre
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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

1,346

total students

45%

in-state

55%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,343
students

Female
49%
664

Male
51%
679

0%

3
students

Female
0%
0

Male
100%
3

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,340
students

Female
50%
662

Male
50%
678

1%

3
students

Female
67%
2

Male
33%
1

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Student Break-down

16%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
41%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

10%

Transfer applicants accepted

62%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: March 15

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Conor Fritz
Associate Dean of Admission
909 621-8088
cfritz@cmc.edu

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