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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, California · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$87,603

Acceptance Rate

11%

Graduation Rate

93%

Annual Tuition

$64,150

At a Glance

Total Students

1,379

Retention Rate

96%

Faculty Ratio

8

Financial Aid

19%

Median Debt

$13,500

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Claremont McKenna College is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 1,379. The college has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 11.1% of applicants. It boasts a high graduation rate of 93.3% and a strong retention rate of 96.3%. The annual tuition cost is $64,150, and 19.4% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Claremont McKenna College experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $68,541, increasing to $87,603 after five years and $104,736 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $13,500.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$69k

1 YEAR

$88k

5 YEARS

$105k

10 YEARS

Top 2% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Claremont McKenna College alumni earn a median salary of $68,541. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $87,603. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $104,736. The median debt for graduates is $13,500.

Claremont McKenna College has a high retention rate of 96.3% and a graduation rate of 93.3%. The college has an acceptance rate of 11.1% and a student body of 1,379. The in-state tuition is $64,150, and 19.4% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Claremont, California

Claremont, CA 91711-6400

Claremont McKenna College is located in Claremont, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Claremont McKenna College has an acceptance rate of 11.1%.