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Overview |
HMC | |||
| Location | Claremont, CA | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 949 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | hmc.edu | |||
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Costs |
HMC | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,954 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,954 | |||
| Room & Board | $21,710 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $42,720 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,070 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% |
Admission |
HMC | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 4,792 | |||
| Admitted | 626 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | |||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
HMC | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
HMC | |||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,900 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,540 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 |
Diversity |
HMC | |||
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| % Men | 3% | |||
| % Women | 1% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 38% | |||
| % Black | 2% | |||
| % Hispanic | 13% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | |||
| % International | 13% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 5% |
Students |
HMC | |||
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| % In-State | 43% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | |||
Campus |
HMC | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/