PrivateSuburbanClaremont Graduate University
Claremont, California 91711-6160
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Private suburban college in Claremont
Claremont Graduate University is a private suburban institution in Claremont, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
graduates earn a median of $64,372 a decade after enrollment.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founded in 1925, CGU was the second of the Claremont Colleges to form, following Pomona College and preceding Scripps College.
- •After being called Claremont University College for 37 years, in 1962 the school officially became known as Claremont Graduate School and University Center.
- •CGU was founded upon the principle that graduate education is separate and distinct from undergraduate education.
- •In 2018, the university also introduced its first online master's degree programs.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Programs (60)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Body
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment