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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, California

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Overview

Enrollment

1,389
Claremont McKenna College overview
Location Claremont, California
Online claremontmckenna.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Claremont McKenna College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Claremont, California, 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a private liberal arts institution that operates as part of the seven-member Claremont Colleges consortium. The campus features Mediterranean-style architecture across its compact 69-acre grounds, allowing students to access both their CMC courses and classes at the other Claremont Colleges. Founded in 1946 as Claremont Men's College before becoming coeducational in 1976, CMC maintains a distinctive focus on economics, government, and public policy while offering a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. The college operates under a selective admission process and is recognized for its programs in economics, international relations, and government, with most students required to live on campus all four years. Students have access to research institutes focused on public policy and leadership, including the Rose Institute of State and Local Government and the Kravis Leadership Institute.

Ratings

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Claremont McKenna is rated within the top 5% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
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SAT 1440/1550
ACT 33/35
Estimated GPA 3.89

Applications Accepted

10.4% 
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Applications Due Jan 5, 2025
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$60,480
Costs for Claremont McKenna College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$235
Room and Board $18,712
Budget for Other Expenses$1,500
Total One Year Cost$82,127

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$97,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

91% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Claremont McKenna College students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 44%
Psychology 10%
Biology 7%
Business 7%
General Studies 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024