Overview

Claremont McKenna College is a Comprehensive institution located in Claremont, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admission and Financial Aid
888 Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA  91711
United States

Contact Ms. Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs
Associate Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: admission@cmc.edu
Phone: 909-621-8088
Fax: 909-621-8516

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Experimental Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,632

Applied

633

Accepted

1,416

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,054

Females Applied

350

Females Accepted

11%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,578

Males Applied

283

Males Accepted

11%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 5th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	March 15th	May 15th

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	721	700	750
SAT Math	743	720	780
ACT Composite	33	32	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

60,480

Private

Fees

235

Full-time student fees

18,712

Room & board

10,059

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

61,467

Avg. Financial Aid Package

62,383

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

54,590

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,693

Avg. Loan Aid

15,072

Avg. Grant Aid

56,690

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,416

Total Undergrad students

15%

International Students

54%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.63%
Black or African American	5.16%
White or Caucasian	36.85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	14.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Two or more races	6.72%
Other	5.45%

Gender

Male (49.15%)

Female (50.85%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	93%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Monte Carlo/Homecoming, International Festival and Athenaeum Events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Associated Students of Claremont McKenna College, College Programming Board and Asian Pacific American Mentoring Program (APAM)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Faculty

194

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 164

Part-time - 30

Male - 121

Female - 73