Claremont McKenna College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1888 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #533 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #484 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 249 | In California |
| #4 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #338 of 1,014 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 55 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Undergraduates
- 1,416
- Graduates
- 6
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 11% 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 | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Applicants | 5,632 | 2,578 | 3,054 |
| Admissions | 633 | 283 | 350 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 358 | 177 | 181 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
102 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1420
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Claremont McKenna College are 1420-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
90 or 25%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Claremont McKenna College are 32-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 522 (37%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 222 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 220 (15%) |
| Asian | 207 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 95 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 78 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 73 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Claremont McKenna College is $21,663 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 | $249 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,160 |
| $48-75K | $12,545 |
| $75-110K | $41,440 |
| $110K+ | $47,122 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,876 | $64,288 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,876 | $64,288 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,876 | $64,288 |
| Fee in-district | $235 | |
| Fee in-state | $235 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $235 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,354 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,906 |
| Room charge | $9,626 |
| Meal charge | $8,280 |
Claremont McKenna College majors
Claremont McKenna College has granted 308 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 10 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 | 90 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 27 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | |
| Computer Science | 17 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 16 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 | |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |
| Accounting | 11 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | |
| Neuroscience | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | |
| Engineering, Other | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Molecular Biology | 2 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | |
| Biophysics | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Russian Studies | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 308 | 10 |
Claremont McKenna College has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 91% | 94% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Claremont McKenna College has published 3,073 scientific papers with 62,469 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18 | 74 |
| 1991 | 19 | 76 |
| 1992 | 21 | 83 |
| 1993 | 23 | 125 |
| 1994 | 14 | 92 |
| 1995 | 14 | 95 |
| 1996 | 26 | 107 |
| 1997 | 14 | 98 |
| 1998 | 32 | 101 |
| 1999 | 34 | 153 |
| 2000 | 44 | 229 |
| 2001 | 59 | 260 |
| 2002 | 50 | 397 |
| 2003 | 64 | 402 |
| 2004 | 75 | 521 |
| 2005 | 65 | 636 |
| 2006 | 84 | 724 |
| 2007 | 85 | 1036 |
| 2008 | 112 | 1284 |
| 2009 | 131 | 1618 |
| 2010 | 113 | 1901 |
| 2011 | 131 | 2183 |
| 2012 | 131 | 2813 |
| 2013 | 131 | 3024 |
| 2014 | 153 | 3565 |
| 2015 | 145 | 3725 |
| 2016 | 175 | 3695 |
| 2017 | 136 | 3779 |
| 2018 | 168 | 3813 |
| 2019 | 156 | 4819 |
| 2020 | 175 | 5881 |
| 2021 | 163 | 6736 |
| 2022 | 147 | 5250 |
Claremont McKenna College alumni
-
Robin Williams
- Enrolled in Claremont McKenna College
- Studied political science
- Occupations
- mime artistvoice actorstand-up comedianaudiobook narratorfilm actor
- 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, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Grammy Awards.
-
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
- lawyerpolitician
- 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.
-
Henry Kravis
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Henry R. Kravis is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of KKR & Co. Inc.
General info
| Alternative names | CMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Crescit cum commercio civitas |
| Colors | maroon, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 455 |
| 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 |