Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna Overview

Claremont McKenna College (Claremont McKenna) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Claremont, CA. Claremont McKenna College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.

The Claremont McKenna's tuition & fees is $67,980 for the academic year 2024-2025. 51% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $52,973.

The school has a total enrollment of 1,393 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).

Claremont McKenna's acceptance rate is 9.59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 53.83%. The median SAT score is 1530 and the ACT score is 34.

Claremont McKenna ranked 5^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 5^th in California Colleges rankings. Claremont McKenna College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Claremont McKenna College is $67,980. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $72,294.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $72,039 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $76,270.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$67,980
Graduate	$72,294

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$72,039
Graduate	$76,270

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	9.59% Acceptance Rate / 53.83% Yield
Test Scores »	1,530 SAT / 34 ACT
Graduation Rate »	91%
Retention Rate	98%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	12.50% (8 to 1)
Student Population »	1,393 (1,390 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$52,973

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Claremont McKenna College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at Claremont McKenna
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	500 E 9th St, Claremont, CA 91711-6400
Phone	909-621-8000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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