Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Claremont, CA · Large suburb
Type	Private
Undergraduates	1,388
Acceptance rate	9%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1440–1550 · 28% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1410–1520
ACT (middle 50%)	33–35
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	95%
First-year retention	96%
Student–faculty ratio	8:1
Cost of attendance	$86,500
Application fee	$70

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision II: Jan 10, 2027
Regular Decision: Jan 10, 2027

Most popular majors: Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, Biology, Psychology, Computer science.

Claremont McKenna College campus map

Campus map of Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, CA, showing Scripps College, Denison Library, The Claremont Colleges and Harvey Mudd College, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Claremont McKenna College and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go and the nearest train. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Claremont Graduate University, The Claremont Colleges, Pitzer College, Honnold Library, Harvey Mudd College, Mudd Library, Scripps College, Burns Stadium, Denison Library.

Around campus

Places to eat: Domino's, Noodle World Jr., Razzle Dazzle Frozen Yogurt, Subway, Elvira's Mexican Grill, Legends Burgers
Coffee: Rev'd Up, The Spot Cafe, Boba Crepe
Nightlife: Piano Piano, The Back Abbey, The Whisper House
Shops: Birkenstock, Shop Called Quest, O' My Sole, Claremont Forum Bookshop & Gallery, Best Buy
Museums and culture: Clubhouse, Claremont Helen Renwick Library, Tongva Village, Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art
Groceries: Trader Joe's, Sprouts Farmers Market
Parks: El Barrio Park, Memorial Park, California Welcome Garden, Wildflower Meadow, Mountain Stream Garden, Shelton Park

Nearest train: Claremont, Montclair.

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