Claremont McKenna College

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Claremont, CA
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#17 Best Colleges in America

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,393

Location Claremont, California
Website cmc.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#17

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Claremont McKenna is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1470/1560
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/35

Acceptance Rate

9.6%

Applications Due Jan 5, 2027
Enrollment Rate 53.8%
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,980

Costs for Claremont McKenna College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,980
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$350
Room and Board		$20,830
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,500
Total One Year Cost		$91,860

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Student 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 majors at Claremont McKenna College are Social Sciences, Psychology, and Biology. 44% of students major in Social Sciences, 10% in Psychology, and 7% in Biology.