A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Claremont McKenna are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
17%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 100% more male students than female students enrolled at Claremont McKenna College with a gender ratio of 0% men to 0.07% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Claremont McKenna has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.14%
|
| Women |
0.07%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2
|
| Women |
1
|
Claremont McKenna serves a low number of students outside of California, with 36 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
36%
|
| Out of State |
45%
|
| Foreign |
18%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112260 IPEDS survey data for Claremont McKenna College.
Last updated February 24, 2025