Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Claremont McKenna College


Location and Affiliation:

Claremont McKenna College is located in Claremont, CA, population 32,503.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Claremont McKenna’s enrollment is 1059 students.

• 45% female
• 4% black
• 11% Hispanic
• 14% Asian
• 3% international

22% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 95%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:9

Academic Level:

• Claremont McKenna College is a Level 1 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.9
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 29-33
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 650-750, Math 660-740, Composite 1310-1490

Most Popular Majors:

• Economics 25%
• Political Science 22%
• Psychology 11%
• History 11%
• International Relations 10%
• Ethnic Studies 5%
• Religion 5%
• Social Sciences 25%

Graduates:

91% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $50
• The admission application deadline is January 2
• The financial aid deadline is February 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 100%.

Features:

Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective independent liberal arts college educting leaders in business and public affairs. CMC is a member of The Claremont Colleges. CMC covers fifty acres in the heart of The Claremont Colleges and nestled at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

Students hail from 42 states, Armed Forces in Europe and the Pacific, District of Columbia and 27 countries. 84% of students are in the top tenth of their high school classes. Endowments total $336 million.

Contact:

CMC Admissions 1-909-621-8088.

Learn more about Claremont McKenna College. http://www.claremontmckenna.edu