Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, California 91711-6400
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Claremont McKenna College is a private suburban institution in Claremont, California. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1514.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
95% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $104,736 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,384.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1981, CMC was renamed Claremont McKenna College in honor of founding trustee Donald McKenna.
- •In November 1989, the father of a CMC student hired a stripper to perform in the college’s dining hall, sparking protests among some students.
- •2000s On September 27, 2007, the college announced a $200 million gift from alumnus and trustee Robert Addison Day to create the "Robert Day Scholars Program" and a master's program in finance.
- •" In June 2020, RePEc ranked the college's economics department, the Robert Day School, 4th on its list of top US Economics Departments at Liberal Arts Colleges.
- •In January 2012, a high-ranking official later identified as former dean of admissions Richard C.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1514
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
81.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,948
Programs (44)
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 Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
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