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CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE

  • 500 E 9th St
  • Claremont, CA 91711
  • OPEID College Code: 00117000
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  • General Phone: (909) 621-8000
  • President: Pamela Gann
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 1,238
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Claremont Mckenna College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
    None Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Claremont Mckenna College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,9612,3154,276
Number Granted Admission (%)337 (17%)360 (16%)697 (16%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)155 (46%)127 (35%)282 (40%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam20673%
ACT ® Exam13046%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading630760
SAT ® Math660740
SAT ® Writing630720
 
ACT ® Composite2933
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving14%11%8%52%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,749$4,896$9,514$26,841
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.2%1.9%1.9%
Number in Default123
Number in Repayment82103157
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,510$37,060$35,190
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,510$37,060$35,190
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,510$37,060$35,190
Books and Supplies$900$900$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$12,524$11,930$11,330
Other Expenses$1,000$1,100$1,100
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,872$10,152$9,288
Other Expenses$3,996$3,870$3,888
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$8,478$3,870$7,128
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$52,934$50,990$48,520
In-State$52,934$50,990$48,520
Out of State$52,934$50,990$48,520
Off Campus
In-District$54,278$51,982$49,266
In-State$54,278$51,982$49,266
Out of State$54,278$51,982$49,266
Off Campus with Family
In-District$47,888$46,024$43,218
In-State$47,888$46,024$43,218
Out of State$47,888$46,024$43,218
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree3-
Biology Degree12-
Cell Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other Degree--
Molecular Biology Degree7-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree21-
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management Degree--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication and Media Studies, Other Degree--
Media Studies Degree--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree3-
 
Engineering
Engineering, Other Degree8-
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering and Industrial Management Degree--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree12-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree--
European Civilization Studies Degree3-
Russian Studies Degree--
Womens Studies Degree--
Chicano Studies Degree--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature Degree--
French Language and Literature Degree--
German Language and Literature Degree--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree2-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree1-
 
History
History Degree8-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree15-
Neuroscience Degree10-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies Degree--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree5-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree5-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree3-
Religious Studies Degree1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree2-
Geology and Earth Science Degree1-
Physics Degree1-
 
Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Degree1-
Psychology Degree32-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree--
Economics Degree76-
International Relations and Affairs Degree17-
Political Science Degree30-
Sociology Degree--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree1-
Drama Degree--
Film Studies Degree1-
Fine Studio Arts Degree1-
Music Degree--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,238
    • Undergraduate: 1,218 Graduate: 20
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 687 Female: 551
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 670 Female: 548
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 17 Female: 3
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,236 Part-Time: 2
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,216 Part-Time: 2
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 20 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien817%
American Indian20.2%
Black393%
Asian14312%
Hispanic1089%
White60349%
Unknown26221%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18212%
Ages 18-1957546%
Ages 20-2157747%
Ages 22-24565%
Ages 25-2980.6%
Ages 35-3910.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees44740740
Faculty Status16114912
Tenured Faculty8282-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service16114912
Primarily Instruction16114912
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial84804
Other Professionals62548
Technical and/or Paraprofessional14012416
Clerical And Secretarial554510
Service and/or Maintenance74695
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$100,015 (149)$105,875 (107)$85,085 (42)
Professor$135,253 (53)$134,591 (44)$138,494 (9)
Associate Professor$95,162 (37)$100,249 (25)$84,565 (12)
Assistant Professor$72,432 (54)$77,168 (35)$63,706 (19)
Instructor$50,486 (4)$50,000 (2)$50,971 (2)
Lecturer$99,571 (1)$99,571 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$100,015 (149)$105,875 (107)$85,085 (42)
Professor$135,253 (53)$134,591 (44)$138,494 (9)
Associate Professor$95,162 (37)$100,249 (25)$84,565 (12)
Assistant Professor$72,432 (54)$77,168 (35)$63,706 (19)
Instructor$50,486 (4)$50,000 (2)$50,971 (2)
Lecturer$99,571 (1)$99,571 (1)- (-)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes498290208
Unduplicated Athletes473274199
Baseball2727-
Basketball311813
All Track Combined985642
Football7373-
Golf16106
Lacrosse23-23
Soccer522626
Softball18-18
Swimming and Diving693831
Tennis341915
Volleyball16-16
Water Polo412318
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$38,710$36,852
Assistant Coaches-$5,326$3,029
 
Coaches
All Coaches673433
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball835
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches624
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Tennis743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Water Polo422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students93%
 
By Gender
Male93%
Female93%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien71%
American Indian100%
Black90%
Asian93%
Hispanic84%
White95%
Unknown89%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less86%
5 Years92%
6 Years93%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape21
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary2214
On Campus
Forcible Rape22
Aggravated Assault12
Burglary2719
Vehicle Theft-6
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  • Reviewed on: March 10, 2012 Flag Review
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  • I'm so excited to have been admitted to CMC. My professors are excited about the subjects they teach, and you will find a close-knit community here. You can tell everyone here is serious about getting through the courses and during finals it just gets even more ramped up.
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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