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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA · Private Nonprofit · 1,388 students

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$105k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
10%Acceptance Rate
91%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)91.4%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)75.3%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate98.1%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation StudentsN/A
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1527
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
34
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Social Sciences43.7%
Biological Sciences9.0%
Psychology5.8%
Business & Marketing3.2%
Computer Science2.6%
Engineering2.0%
Communications1.5%
History0.6%
Mathematics0.6%

Faculty & Resources

$17k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$48k
Instructional Spend per Student
$1.3B
Total Endowment

Claremont McKenna College — Academics

Claremont McKenna College has a graduation rate of 91.4%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 98.1%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1527, and the ACT midpoint is 34. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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