Claremont McKenna College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 6,529 applicants, 626 admitted (9.6%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1470–1560, ACT 33–35.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Character/personal qualities.
• Important: Interview, Talent/ability.
• Considered: Class rank, Standardized test scores, First generation, Geographical residence, Volunteer work, Work experience.
• Not considered: Alumni/ae relation, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Level of applicant's interest.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,510 (tuition and fees $67,980; housing and food $20,830; books and supplies $1,200; other expenses $1,500).
• Undergraduate application fee: $70.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Claremont McKenna College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 6,529 applicants, 626 admitted (9.6%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1470–1560, ACT 33–35.

What does Claremont McKenna College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Character/personal qualities. Important: Interview, Talent/ability. Considered: Class rank, Standardized test scores, First generation, Geographical residence, Volunteer work, Work experience. Not considered: Alumni/ae relation, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Level of applicant's interest.

How much does it cost to attend Claremont McKenna College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,510 (tuition and fees $67,980; housing and food $20,830; books and supplies $1,200; other expenses $1,500). Undergraduate application fee: $70.