Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Claremont McKenna College reported a 14.0% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Claremont McKenna College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Claremont, CA, with an SAT reference of 1530 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $28,849 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

14.0%

8,969 applicants

SAT reference

1530

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,849

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Claremont McKenna College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)146015301560
ACT (composite, 1–36)323435

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

93.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

98.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$104,736

Student Body

1,388

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Claremont McKenna College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,308
$30,001 – $48,000$7,360
$48,001 – $75,000$16,389
$75,001 – $110,000$19,325
$110,000+$52,295

Top Majors at Claremont McKenna College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences150
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies53
Biological & Biomedical Sciences31
Psychology20
Natural Resources & Conservation16
Business, Management & Marketing11
Computer & Information Sciences9
Philosophy & Religious Studies8
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies7
Engineering7

Financial Aid at Claremont McKenna College

About Claremont McKenna College

Official website: https://www.cmc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.cmc.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Claremont McKenna College

What is the acceptance rate at Claremont McKenna College?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Claremont McKenna College is 14%. the reported applicant count is about 8,969. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Claremont McKenna College?

The historical 14% acceptance rate suggests Claremont McKenna College was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Claremont McKenna College?

The imported historical records for Claremont McKenna College include an SAT reference value of 1530 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Claremont McKenna College?

The stored historical average net price at Claremont McKenna College is $28,849 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 49%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $54,000 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Claremont McKenna College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Claremont McKenna College is 93%. its stored first-year retention rate is 98%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $104,736. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Claremont McKenna College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Claremont McKenna College?

Claremont McKenna College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 10, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 10, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Claremont McKenna College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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