Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Claremont McKenna College is a private nonprofit institution in Claremont, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 1,388 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $104,736 ten years after enrollment, which is 157% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 93.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $13,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 7.76x. The average net price after financial aid is $28,849 per year. The most popular programs include Economics, Clinical Psychology, Political Science, Systems Science, and International Relations.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$104,736
Graduation Rate
93.3%
Median Debt
$13,500
Average Net Price
$28,849
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.91x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
7.76x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,388
Admission Rate
9.6%
Average SAT
1527
Retention Rate
98.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$67,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,980
Pell Grant Rate
18.1%
Federal Loan Rate
20.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$15,308
Income $30K–$48K
$7,360
Income $48K–$75K
$16,389
Income $110K+
$52,295
Student Demographics
Women
48.8%
White
35.7%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
14.8%
Asian
17.1%
Two or More Races
8.7%
Accreditations
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (33)
Bachelor (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $146,524 | 124 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 35 |
| Political Science | $73,826 | 34 |
| Systems Science | Not reported | 32 |
| International Relations | $96,520 | 28 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 25 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 20 |
| Biology | Not reported | 18 |
| History | Not reported | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 14 |
| Communications | Not reported | 14 |
| Neuroscience | Not reported | 12 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Not reported | 12 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 9 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Engineering, Other | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| Human Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| Religion | Not reported | 3 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | Not reported | 13 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 2 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor | 2 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 2 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| East Asian Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Bachelor's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in California
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in California
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in California
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