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Claremont McKenna

Acceptance rate
10
%
ACT middle 50%
33
–
35
Applications
6529
Undergraduates
1390

Overview

Claremont McKenna College, located in Claremont, California, is a highly selective liberal arts college known for its strong emphasis on leadership, government, economics, and public affairs. Founded in 1946, the college is part of the prestigious Claremont Colleges consortium, allowing students to benefit from shared resources and cross-registration with neighboring institutions. Claremont McKenna offers a rigorous academic curriculum with a focus on experiential learning, small class sizes, and close faculty mentorship. The college is recognized for its vibrant campus life, commitment to fostering critical thinking and ethical decision-making, and its extensive network of research institutes and centers that provide students with unique opportunities for hands-on research and professional development.

Admissions Information

Applications received
6529
Students admitted
626
Acceptance rate
10
%
Undergraduate enrollment
1390
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
720
770
SAT Math
750
790
ACT Composite
33
35
Students submitting SAT
26
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
10-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 10, 2027
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
4054

Characteristics

School type
Private
Liberal Arts
Setting
Suburb: Large
Undergraduate size
<2,500
Athletics
Division III
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Club
Competitiveness
Highly Competitive

Contact information

Address
500 East Ninth Street, Claremont, CA 91711, United States of America
Phone
(909) 621-8000

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