Overview
Student Population
| Location | Claremont, California |
| Online | claremontmckenna.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Claremont, California, Claremont McKenna College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,632 prospective students applied, and 633 were granted admission. Of those admitted 358 enrolled in the school. 1,416 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $57,876 plus fees of $235. Claremont McKenna is ranked 18 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Claremont McKenna is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Claremont McKenna College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#18 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in California
#3 in Best Private Colleges in California
#10 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1420/1530 |
| ACT | 32/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $235 |
| Room and Board | $17,906 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,717 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 44% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Business | 7% |
| General Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112260 IPEDS survey data for Claremont McKenna College.
Current students may use the Claremont McKenna College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.