Claremont McKenna College Admissions Profile
Claremont McKenna College is located in Claremont, CA. It serves roughly 1,383 students with a student-faculty ratio near 8:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 11%. Estimated in-state tuition is $60,715 ($60,715 for out-of-state).
At Claremont McKenna College, our diverse intellectual and social community is fueled by a greater ambition—to put collaborative, responsive, and responsible leadership to work for everyone. As a highly selective, liberal arts college, CMC values direct mentorship and academic integration through a wide-ranging curriculum taught by world-class faculty. Other highlights include: nationally recognized Division III athletic programs; unparalleled research opportunities at 11 institutes and centers; and an intensely residential environment that encourages learning through and across differences. CMC offers generous financial aid and is fully committed to enrolling the best and brightest students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 11%
- First-year retention: 96%
- Graduation rate: 95%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $60,715
- Out-of-state tuition: $60,715
- Average net price: $82,127
- Pell grant recipients: 20%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
- Popular program: Social Science
- Popular program: Psychology
- Popular program: Computer Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Campus Visit: April 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 11%
- Test midpoints: 1,514 SAT / 34 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 96%
- Graduation rate: 95%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 8:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male