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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

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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

Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,709
Applied
591
Accepted
1,388
Enrolled
10%
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Female Admissions

3,164
Females Applied
325
Females Accepted
10%
Acceptance Rate
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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 % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 730 710 760
SAT Math 760 730 790
ACT Composite 34 33 35

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

63,800
Private
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Fees

235
Full-time student fees
19,650
Room & board
10,560
Room only
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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
100% 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 Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Monte Carlo/Homecoming and Athenaeum Events

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

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 Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

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

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