Claremont McKenna College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1822 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #500 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #452 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 249 | In California |
| #4 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #473 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Undergraduates
- 1,390
- Graduates
- 3
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.cmc.edu
Claremont McKenna College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Claremont McKenna College has an acceptance rate of 10% and is among the top 3% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Applicants | 6,529 | 2,967 | 3,225 |
| Admissions | 626 | 291 | 312 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 337 | 171 | 156 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
87 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1470
or below
75% of them
had 1560
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Claremont McKenna College are 1470-1560 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Claremont McKenna College are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 499 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 237 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 208 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 206 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 121 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 57 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Claremont McKenna College is $33,895 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,308 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,360 |
| $48-75K | $16,389 |
| $75-110K | $19,325 |
| $110K+ | $52,295 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $67,630 | $72,294 |
| Tuition in-state | $67,630 | $72,294 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $67,630 | $72,294 |
| Fee in-district | $350 | |
| Fee in-state | $350 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,317 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,830 |
| Room charge | $11,190 |
| Meal charge | $9,640 |
Claremont McKenna College majors
Claremont McKenna College has granted 343 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 13 master's in Finance, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Claremont McKenna College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 99 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 28 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 22 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 20 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Neuroscience | 14 | |
| Finance, General | 13 | |
| Environmental Studies | 12 | |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| Computer Science | 9 | |
| Engineering, Other | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 3 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 | |
| German Studies | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Human Biology | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Cognitive Science, General | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| Italian Studies | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 343 | 13 |
Claremont McKenna College has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 86% | 96% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Claremont McKenna College has published 4,187 scientific papers with 110,661 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Business, Economics, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 29 | 187 |
| 1994 | 18 | 163 |
| 1995 | 17 | 158 |
| 1996 | 30 | 194 |
| 1997 | 19 | 155 |
| 1998 | 39 | 167 |
| 1999 | 38 | 222 |
| 2000 | 54 | 379 |
| 2001 | 66 | 454 |
| 2002 | 57 | 598 |
| 2003 | 82 | 700 |
| 2004 | 93 | 819 |
| 2005 | 69 | 913 |
| 2006 | 94 | 1108 |
| 2007 | 98 | 1519 |
| 2008 | 147 | 1804 |
| 2009 | 170 | 2279 |
| 2010 | 156 | 2666 |
| 2011 | 166 | 3243 |
| 2012 | 164 | 3957 |
| 2013 | 158 | 4224 |
| 2014 | 185 | 4918 |
| 2015 | 171 | 5197 |
| 2016 | 199 | 5290 |
| 2017 | 250 | 5374 |
| 2018 | 194 | 5827 |
| 2019 | 189 | 7264 |
| 2020 | 233 | 8596 |
| 2021 | 175 | 8683 |
| 2022 | 180 | 8134 |
| 2023 | 187 | 8709 |
| 2024 | 141 | 8437 |
| 2025 | 102 | 7474 |
Claremont McKenna College alumni
-
Robin Williams
- Enrolled in Claremont McKenna College
- Studied political science
- Occupations
- television actormime artistvoice actorstand-up comedianaudiobook narrator
- Biography
-
Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created spontaneously and portrayed in drama and comedy films, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Williams received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards, as well as five Grammy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2005.
-
Akshata Murty
- Enrolled in Claremont McKenna College
- 1998-2002 studied economics and French
- Occupations
- managerfashion designer
- Biography
-
Akshata Narayana Murty is an Indian heiress, businesswoman, fashion designer, and venture capitalist. She is married to former prime minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak and is the daughter of N. R. Narayana Murthy, a founder of the Indian multinational IT company Infosys, and Sudha Murty. She holds a 0.93 percent stake in Infosys, along with shares in several other British businesses.
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Heidi Cruz
- Occupations
- investment banker
- Biography
-
Heidi Suzanne Cruz is an American businesswoman. She has been a managing director at Goldman Sachs since 2012.
-
Steve Bullock
- Occupations
- actorlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Stephen Clark Bullock is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 24th governor of Montana from 2013 to 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
General info
| Alternative names | CMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Crescit cum commercio civitas |
| Colors | maroon, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 564 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 E 9th St Claremont, California, 91711-6400 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 9096218000 |