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Claremont McKenna College campus

🇺🇸 USA · California

Claremont McKenna College

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
9.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹63,85,497Out-of-state
Students
1,388Undergraduates
Students per teacher
8Student to faculty

About

Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. CMC is one of the seven members of the Claremont Colleges consortium.
Established in 1946 as a men's college, CMC was officially incorporated in 1947 and began admitting women in 1976. The college focuses primarily on undergraduate education. In 2007, it founded the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, which offers a master's program in finance. Faculty at CMC are noted for exhibiting a more politically conservative orientation than those at similar liberal arts institutions. In 2019, there were 1,338 undergraduate students and postgraduate students.
CMC competes in the NCAA Division III's Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) conference in a joint athletic program with Harvey Mudd College and Scripps College. Notable alumni include prominent politicians and financiers such as Henry Kravis, a significant benefactor of CMC.

Admissions planning estimate

9.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 0.5%–19.6%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 11.12%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 11.1% (645/5,799; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

10 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,529
Offered a place 626
Enrolled 337

53.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1470-1560
4001600
ACT composite33-35
136

What a year costs

₹84,54,819 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹63,85,497
  • Housing₹19,56,603
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹84,54,819
After aid (average) ₹27,09,844

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹63,85,497
Out-of-state ₹63,85,497

Average aid awarded: ₹58,97,802 a year.

Outcomes and support

98.1%
Retention
91.4%
Graduation
41%
Get financial aid
53%
From out of state

One teacher for every 8 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 35.7%
Asian 17.1%
Hispanic 14.8%
Multiracial 8.7%
Unknown 4.6%
African American 4.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 15 Nov 2026 In 3 days

2 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Dancebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Biologybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Science, Technology and Societybachelor
Sociologybachelor
Systems Science and Theorybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate9.59%
Total Applicants6529
Admitted Applicants626
Enrolled Applicants337
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1470
SAT Composite 75th %1560
ACT Composite 25th %33
ACT Composite 75th %35

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹63,85,497
Out-of-State Tuition₹63,85,497
Average Housing Cost₹19,56,603
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹27,09,844
Students Receiving Aid41%
Average Aid Awarded₹58,97,802
Out-of-State Students53%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.11%
Asian17.07%
Hispanic14.84%
White35.73%
Multiracial8.72%
Native American0.00
Pacific Islander0.07%
International14.84%
Unknown Race4.61%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate91.36%
Retention Rate98.13%
Student/Faculty Ratio8:1
Total Undergraduates1388

Contact

Street Address500 E 9th St
ZIP Code91711
Phone(909) 621-8516
Websitehttps://www.cmc.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/