Claremont McKenna College Admission
Application Fee
$70
Acceptance Rate
11.12%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
49.77%
Freshmen Enrollment
322
SAT Scores
1,510
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,709 students have applied and 591 students have allowed to admit to Claremont McKenna College (Acceptance rate: 10.35%). Claremont McKenna's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 54.48 % where 322 students have finally enrolled out of 591 admitted students.
Claremont McKenna acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Swarthmore College and Amherst College, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 9.30%).
Claremont McKenna enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 49.48%).
How to Apply to Claremont McKenna College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Claremont McKenna.
| Admission | www.cmc.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.cmc.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.cmc.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/claremontmckenna |
| Athletic | web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/DIIIfgrsearch |
| Disability Service | www.cmc.edu/dean-of-students/accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Claremont McKenna and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College is 1,510 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Claremont McKenna College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,518). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna College | 1,510 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,518 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Claremont McKenna College, 90 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,510 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 710 | 740 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 730 | 770 | 790 |
| Total | 1,440 | 1,510 | 1,550 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Claremont McKenna College, 56 students submitted ACT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 31 | 33 | 35 |
Claremont McKenna Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Claremont McKenna College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |