Selectivity
11%
Total Students
1,380
UG 1,359
PG 21
Satisfaction Index
95%
Salary After Attending
$66,400
BASIC
| Web Site | www.cmc.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Claremont |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,359 |
| Women | 656 (48.27%) |
| Men | 703 (51.73%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 21 |
| Women | 3 (14.29%) |
| Men | 18 (85.71%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 11% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 69,385 |
| Graduation Rate | 92% |
| Retention Rate | 95 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.cmc.edu/admission |
| Online Application URL | www.cmc.edu/admission/apply |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 11 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | Required |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 11% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 10% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 12% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 49% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 46% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 52% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 27% of applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 670 | 750 |
| SAT - Maths | 670 | 670 |
| ACT - Composite | 29 | 33 |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | 30 | 34 |
| ACT - Maths | 29 | 34 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.claremontmckenna.edu/admission/finanaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/claremontmckenna |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$50,945 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$15,740 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Expenses |
$1,500 |
| Total | $69,385 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$57,907 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$15,740 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Expenses |
$1,500 |
| Total | $76,347 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 19 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 8.6% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 33,406 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 6,34,714 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | 1 | - | - |
| Latin American Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Russian Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 3 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Neuroscience. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Accounting. | 20 | - | - |
| Finance, General. | - | 34 | - |
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 22 | 34 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Engineering Technology, General. | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGINEERING. | |||
| Engineering, Other. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| French Language and Literature. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 6 | - | - |
| Category total | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Human Biology. | 1 | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 12 | - | - |
| Science, Technology and Society. | 9 | - | - |
| Category total | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Science. | 1 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 9 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 2 | - | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. | 1 | - | - |
| Psychology, General. | 17 | - | - |
| Category total | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Economics, General. | 73 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 26 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 30 | - | - |
| Category total | 129 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 1 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 279 | 34 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 7% of classes 10-19 students: 76% of classes 20-29 students: 11% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 1,359 |
| Women (% of total) | 656 (48.27%) |
| Men (% of total) | 703 (51.73%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.07 % Asian - 10.3 % Black/African-American - 4.34 % Hispanic/Latino - 13.47 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 6.48 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.15 % White - 42.02 % Unknown - 6.11 % International Students - 17.07 % |
| All Graduate Students | 21 |
| Women (% of total) | 3 (14%) |
| Men (% of total) | 18 (86%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - Asian - 19.05 % - Hispanic/Latino - 4.76 % - - White - 38.1 % Unknown - 4.76 % International Students - 33.33 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 95 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
92 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Average Starting Salary | $64,843 per year |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 11.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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