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Total Enrollment 1,238

Claremont McKenna College

http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/
500 E 9th St, Claremont, California 91711-6400
(909) 621-8000

Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective, independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate liberal arts college. Its mission, within the mutually supportive framework of The Claremont Colleges, is to educate its students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions, and to support faculty and student scholarship that contribute to intellectual vitality and the understanding of public policy issues. The College pursues this mission by providing a liberal arts education that emphasizes economics and political science, a professoriat that is dedicated to effective undergraduate teaching, a close student-teacher relationship that fosters critical inquiry, an active residential ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Claremont McKenna College, 57.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 53.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $29,279), and 10% receive loans ($4,805 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,524. Off campus it is around $10,872.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Claremont McKenna College is $21,698 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,276 people applied to Claremont McKenna College. Of the applicants, 16.0% were admitted (17.0% male & 16.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (46.0% male and 35.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     36.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     94.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     85.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     89.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     93.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 15 January 2 January 2 November 15
Admissions Office Phone 909-621-8088
Admissions Office Email admission@claremontmckenna.edu
Admissions Office Address Claremont McKenna College 500 E. 9th Street Claremont CA 91711
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/admission/apply/
Admissions Website http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/admission/apply/
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Claremont McKenna College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Claremont McKenna College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 630
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 760
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 740
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 630
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 720
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 29
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 33
 
Claremont McKenna College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
Asian Studies/Civilization 0
European Studies/Civilization 3
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 0
Russian Studies 0
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 22
Biochemistry 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other 0
Molecular Biology 7
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 21
Accounting 21
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 0
Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer Science 3
Engineering 8
Engineering, Other 8
Engineering technologies/technicians 0
Engineering/Industrial Management 0
English language and literature/letters 12
English Language and Literature, General 12
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Chinese Language and Literature 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 1
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 2
History 8
History, General 8
Legal professions and studies 0
Legal Studies, General 0
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 25
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15
Neuroscience 10
Natural resources and conservation 5
Environmental Studies 5
Philosophy and religious studies 4
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Physics, General 1
Psychology 33
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 1
Psychology, General 32
Social sciences 123
Anthropology 0
Economics, General 76
International Relations and Affairs 17
Political Science and Government, General 30
Sociology 0
Visual and performing arts 3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Film/Cinema Studies 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Music, General 0
 
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