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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, California 91711-6400

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Claremont McKenna College is a private suburban institution in Claremont, California. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1514.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

95% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $104,736 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,384.

Established
1946
Motto
Crescit cum commercio civitas
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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11%Acceptance
1514SAT Avg
1,379Students
8:1Student:Faculty
95%Grad Rate
$104,736Earnings 10yr
$27,384Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Claremont McKenna College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1514

Reading & WritingMid: 725
710770
MathMid: 750
740790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

11.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1514

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,150
Room & Board$19,650
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$82,127
Average Net Price$27,384
Median Debt at Graduation$13,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$143

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,267
$30–48K$13,756
$48–75K$14,929
$75–110K$22,145
$110K+$49,293

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,384

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

80.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,948

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,379
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Black 5%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 16%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate95.2%
Freshman Retention96.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$87,603
8 Years$105,942
10 Years$104,736

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$80,700
Men
$104,600

Rankings

Forbes
#19

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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