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Overview

Claremont McKenna
Location Claremont, CA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 1,389
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #18
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website claremontmckenna.edu
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Costs

Claremont McKenna
Tuition (In State) $60,480
Tuition (Out of State) $60,480
Room & Board $18,712
Avg Net Price $28,701
Avg Grant Aid $50,020
% Receiving Grant Aid 49%

Admission

Claremont McKenna
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 5,709
Admitted 591
Acceptance Rate 10.4%
Enrolled % 54.5%
Avg High School GPA 3.89
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 33/35
SAT Range 1440/1550
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 5, 2025

Academics

Claremont McKenna
Student to Faculty Ratio 8:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (44%)
  • Psychology (10%)
  • Biology (7%)
  • Business (7%)
  • General Studies (7%)

Outcomes

Claremont McKenna
Graduation Rate 91%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $97,800
Making Student Loan Payments -
Median Student Loan Debt $14,967
Median Loan Payment $154

Diversity

Claremont McKenna
% Men 49%
% Women 51%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 42%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 14%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 7%
% International 17%
% Unknown Race 6%

Students

Claremont McKenna
% In-State 42%
% Out-of-State 41%

Campus

Claremont McKenna
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/