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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate10%
Acceptance Rate10%

About Claremont Mckenna College

Claremont McKenna College is a private liberal arts school nestled in sunny Southern California. CMK is celebrated for its focus on leadership and immersive learning and renowned for its programs in government, economics, and international relations, Claremont McKenna nurtures critical thinkers ready to make a global impact. The college fosters a dynamic, inclusive community where students thrive academically and socially. Its dedicated faculty, small class sizes, and the consortium of seven close-knit Claremont Colleges enhance the learning experience. With its vibrant campus life and robust extracurricular activities, Claremont McKenna College truly offers an engaging, transformative educational journey.

Did You Know?

The Claremont McKenna campus has several fountains, which makes it easy to uphold one of strangest schools traditions. Students celebrate each other's birthdays by carrying their friends and throwing them into a fountain. The tradition isn't just limited to humans either. President Chodosh put his dog Theo in the fountain to celebrate his first birthday!

Claremont McKenna College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Claremont, California. Claremont Mckenna College was founded in 1946. The college currently enrolls around 1,389 students a year, including 1,388 undergraduates.

Claremont Mckenna College Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Claremont Mckenna College. Claremont Mckenna College admitted 10% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 591 out of 5,709 total applicants were accepted.

Claremont McKenna College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 10%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 30%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 28%

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Claremont McKenna College is located in the town of Claremont, California, near Los Angeles.

If you are interested in seeing Claremont Mckenna College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Claremont, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ontario International.

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College Info

Claremont Mckenna College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 10

Transfer Applications are Due

Mar 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Claremont Mckenna College is Jan 10.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Claremont Mckenna College is Mar 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Claremont McKenna College is a member of the Coalition for College.

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Claremont Mckenna College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1450 - 1540

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Math SAT Range

730 - 790

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Reading SAT Range

710 - 760

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1540 and Above

Good

1450 to 1540

Avg

1450 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Claremont Mckenna College students is 1490. Applicants with SAT scores of 1540 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Claremont Mckenna College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1450 to 1540 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1450 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Claremont Mckenna College.

Claremont Mckenna College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$83,800

In State

$83,800

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$63,800
$63,800
Fees
$350
$350
Housing
$19,650
$19,650
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Claremont Mckenna College is like? There are approximately 1,389 students enrolled at Claremont Mckenna College, including 1,388 undergraduate students and 1 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 47% percent are from CA and 53% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

0.43%

Part Time

47%

In State

53%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,389

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

10%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$64,150

Out-of-State

$64,150

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 10
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