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

5,709

Applied

591

Accepted

1,388

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,164

Females Applied

325

Females Accepted

10%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,545

Males Applied

266

Males Accepted

10%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

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 10th	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	730	710	760
SAT Math	760	730	790
ACT Composite	34	33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

63,800

Private

Fees

350

Full-time student fees

19,650

Room & board

10,560

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

67,295

Avg. Financial Aid Package

68,483

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

63,162

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,123

Avg. Loan Aid

18,491

Avg. Grant Aid

58,735

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

1,388

Total Undergrad students

15%

International Students

53%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.34%
Black or African American	5.93%
White or Caucasian	35.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	15.55%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.22%
Two or more races	7.09%
Other	4.19%

Gender

Male (48.85%)

Female (51.01%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	85%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Monte Carlo/Homecoming 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
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports			No
Fencing			No
Field Hockey			No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rock Climbing			No
Rugby			No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

195

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 164

Part-time - 31

Male - 121

Female - 75