Claremont McKenna College, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Claremont McKenna College Rankings
Affordability46
Selectivity90
Retention92
Graduation89
Earnings80
Diversity90
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Claremont McKenna College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing7%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Engineering<1%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature1%
History1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies12%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences43%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Claremont McKenna College
9%
Admission Rate
725
Median SAT Math
700
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)680–770
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)670–730
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Claremont McKenna College
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$72K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $47K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Claremont McKenna College
22%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
91%
Repayment Rate
$156
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 39% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 88% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 91% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 93% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 95% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Claremont McKenna College
96%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 85% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 91% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 93% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 97% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 83% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 94% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 91% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 90% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Claremont McKenna College
93%
Employment Rate
$56K
Median Salary
$30K
25 Pctl Salary
$84K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $15K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $30K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $56K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $84K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $94K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $56K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $64K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $73K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Claremont McKenna College
1,318
Undergraduates
96%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
3
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 39% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 16% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|
Location Map
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