Claremont McKenna College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1878 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #516 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #469 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 249 | In California |
| #4 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #397 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Undergraduates
- 1,386
- Graduates
- 3
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 2% 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 | 5,709 | 2,545 | 3,164 |
| Admissions | 591 | 266 | 325 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 322 | 157 | 165 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
90 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1440
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Claremont McKenna College are 1440-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
56 or 17%
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 | 492 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 226 (16%) |
| Asian | 215 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 214 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 98 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 82 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 58 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Claremont McKenna College is $28,701 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 | $8,000 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,341 |
| $48-75K | $19,161 |
| $75-110K | $19,384 |
| $110K+ | $52,737 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,480 | $65,574 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,480 | $65,574 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,480 | $65,574 |
| Fee in-district | $235 | |
| Fee in-state | $235 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $235 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,244 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,712 |
| Room charge | $10,059 |
| Meal charge | $8,653 |
Claremont McKenna College majors
Claremont McKenna College has granted 329 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 18 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 | 95 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 34 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 29 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 21 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 18 | |
| Finance, General | 18 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 15 | |
| Computer Science | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Neuroscience | 10 | |
| Philosophy | 10 | |
| Engineering, Other | 7 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 6 | |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Accounting | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Biophysics | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Human Biology | 2 | |
| Molecular Biology | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | |
| German Studies | 1 | |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 1 | |
| Latin American Studies | 1 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 329 | 18 |
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% | 90% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Claremont McKenna College has published 3,447 scientific papers with 70,971 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, Business, Environmental Science, Economics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 23 | 95 |
| 1992 | 24 | 96 |
| 1993 | 29 | 144 |
| 1994 | 15 | 123 |
| 1995 | 14 | 117 |
| 1996 | 28 | 115 |
| 1997 | 17 | 107 |
| 1998 | 34 | 111 |
| 1999 | 38 | 160 |
| 2000 | 48 | 257 |
| 2001 | 67 | 288 |
| 2002 | 51 | 422 |
| 2003 | 64 | 438 |
| 2004 | 80 | 551 |
| 2005 | 64 | 652 |
| 2006 | 91 | 808 |
| 2007 | 89 | 1125 |
| 2008 | 119 | 1391 |
| 2009 | 143 | 1708 |
| 2010 | 135 | 2046 |
| 2011 | 144 | 2408 |
| 2012 | 147 | 3035 |
| 2013 | 137 | 3317 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3786 |
| 2015 | 155 | 4027 |
| 2016 | 177 | 4082 |
| 2017 | 155 | 4032 |
| 2018 | 179 | 4449 |
| 2019 | 181 | 5336 |
| 2020 | 187 | 6153 |
| 2021 | 154 | 6171 |
| 2022 | 161 | 5791 |
| 2023 | 163 | 5794 |
Claremont McKenna College alumni
-
Robin Williams
- Enrolled in Claremont McKenna College
- Studied political science
- Occupations
- stand-up comedianvoice actormime artisttelevision actorcomedian
- Biography
-
Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, 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 French and economics
- Occupations
- fashion designermanager
- Biography
-
Akshata Narayana Murty is an Indian heiress, businesswoman, fashion designer, and venture capitalist. She is married to Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Conservative Party. According to the Sunday Times Rich List, Murty and Sunak hold the 275th rank for the richest people in Britain as of 2023, with a combined wealth of £529 million (US$645 million).
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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
- politicianlawyer
- 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 | 548 |
| 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 |