Claremont McKenna College
Founded 1946
President Hiram Chodosh (President)
Fees USD 60,825
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a private liberal arts college founded in 1946 in Claremont, California. Focused on economics, government, and leadership, CMC is consistently ranked in the top 10 liberal arts colleges nationally. The college enrolls approximately 1,400 students, operates 12 independent research institutes, and produces graduates with some of the highest starting salaries of any liberal arts college in the US.
Academic Programs
- Economics — Top-5 undergraduate economics nationally
- Government — Political theory and public policy
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) — Distinctive interdisciplinary major
- International Relations — Global affairs and diplomacy
- Data Science — Quantitative analysis and machine learning
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or Coalition App
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1460–1560
- Acceptance Rate: ~9%
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1
- Regular Decision: January 10