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Claremont McKenna College
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  • CLAREMONT, CA
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Claremont McKenna College

#3 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      A minus
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A minus
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
    Claremont McKenna is a highly rated private college located in Claremont, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,240 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Claremont McKenna acceptance rate is 13%. Popular majors include Economics, Political Science and Government, and Research and Experimental Psychology. Graduating 92% of students, Claremont McKenna alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $55,900.
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    500 E 9TH ST
    CLAREMONT, CA 91711
    Branch of
    Claremont Colleges System
    About Claremont McKenna...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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    CMC Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    13%
    Application Deadline
    January 10
    SAT Range
    1330-1500
    ACT Range
    31-34
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    cmc.edu/admission/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,004 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $54,610 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    51%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    7:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Economics
      116 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      38 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      38 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      28 Graduates
    • International Relations
      24 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      21 Graduates
    • Philosophy
      19 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      17 Graduates
    • History
      14 Graduates
    • English
      13 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      100%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,240 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    22
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    20%
    Varsity Athletes
    41%
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    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $72,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    92%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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