College statistics
- Address:
- 500 E 9th St
Claremont, CA
91711 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.cmc.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $67,630
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $67,630
- Room and Board:
- $20,830
- Acceptance Rate:
- 11.1%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $1,319,992,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Claremont McKenna College is a private, highly selective liberal arts institution located in Claremont, California, a suburb east of Los Angeles. The college enrolls 1,384 undergraduates and emphasizes social sciences within a broader arts and sciences curriculum. CMC is classified as a Research College and University, reflecting its commitment to undergraduate research alongside teaching.
Annual tuition is $67,630, with a total cost of attendance of $88,460 including room and board. The college admits approximately 11% of applicants, with incoming students typically scoring at the 75th percentile SAT Reading of 770 and SAT Math of 790. Most students receive financial aid; the published sticker price masks the net cost for many families. Enrollment is small and highly selective, attracting accomplished high school graduates from across the United States and internationally.
The six-year graduation rate and institutional profile suit students seeking rigorous academics within a close-knit community, particularly those interested in social sciences, economics, policy, and international relations. CMC's location in the Claremont Colleges consortium provides access to additional resources and course offerings across partner institutions. For more information, visit www.cmc.edu/.