The Basics About Claremont McKenna College
Claremont McKenna College is a private institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,217, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 42 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Claremont McKenna College's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 11. Its tuition and fees are $40,230.
Overview: Claremont McKenna College
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1946
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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1,217
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$399,711,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/2
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Application fee:
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$60
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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16%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,230
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Student Life at Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont McKenna College is located in Claremont, Calif., at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The school is part of the seven-college consortium known as The Claremont Colleges, which includes Scripps College, Pomona, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences. Students can take classes at any of the member institutions as well as enjoy the social activities, athletics, and dining services at the five undergraduate and two graduate colleges. The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athletics program combines student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd and Scripps to compete in the NCAA Division III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Students can find clubs that fit a wide variety of interests, from Without the Box improv group to Shades a cappella group, among many others. All freshmen are required to live on campus, and about 97 percent of students remain in college housing for four years.
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Other Facts About Claremont McKenna College
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Although it is primarily an undergraduate college, Claremont McKenna offers a graduate master’s program in finance through the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance. Claremont McKenna was originally founded as Claremont Men’s College but became coeducational in 1976. While at Claremont McKenna, slightly over half of all students study abroad in locations all over the world. The school is home to 10 distinguished research institutes offering students the ability to conduct graduate-level research with faculty. Notable alumni include actor and comedian Robin Williams and Paul Brickman, who wrote and directed the 1983 film Risky Business.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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As one of the nation's most selective private liberal arts colleges, CMC sits among the intellectually-stimulating, socially-fulfilling, seven-college community known as The Claremont Colleges, a system modeled after England's Oxford University. Founded in 1946, CMC is the youngest of the nation's top colleges and enrolls approximately 1,200 students. Claremont McKenna College (CMC) educates its students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in economics, government and public affairs. CMC's strong grounding in the liberal arts, together with its emphasis on economics, government, and international relations, attracts students who approach education pragmatically and who intend to make a difference in the world. With this broad-based foundation graduates leave CMC well prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. Many go on to pursue careers in law, business, government, foreign service, international relations, public policy, museum administration, science and education, or to pursue graduate study. The College's cutting-edge research institutes provide students unprecedented opportunities to work alongside their professors and discover how what they learn in the classroom links to life in the world behond. The world comes to Claremont McKenna through a vibrant and renowned speakers series in which world leaders, thinkers, artists and visionaries visit campus through the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum and other public programming. In September 2007, Robert A. Day, the Founder and Chairman of The TCW Group, Inc., pledged a $200 million personal gift to establish the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance and its unique programs. This was the largest recorded gift to a liberal arts institution, the largest gift in the field of finance and economics, and among the top 20 largest gifts ever given to a college or university. Through his generosity, the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance now offers multiple programs, including a Master of Arts in Finance degree.
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Applications: Claremont McKenna College
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/2
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall), January 2 (Spring)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/15
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/15
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$60
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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Yes
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.commonapp.org
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$500
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$190
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Partially refundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Richard Vos
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Admissions office phone number:
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(909) 621-8088
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Claremont McKenna College
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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02/10
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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02/10
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Important
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Extracurricular activities?
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Very Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Important
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Important
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Geographical residence?
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Important
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Important
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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3
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High school units required in History:
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1
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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2
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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2
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High school units required in Social Studies:
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1
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High school units required in academic electives:
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0
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Total high school units required:
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16
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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3
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High school units recommended in History:
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1
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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2
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High school units recommended in academic electives:
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0
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Total high school units recommended:
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20
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Entering Class Statistics: Claremont McKenna College
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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16%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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28%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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15%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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4,276
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Number of applicants accepted:
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697
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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282
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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35%
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Number of male applicants:
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1,961
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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337
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Male freshman enrollment:
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155
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Number of female applicants:
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2,315
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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360
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Female freshman enrollment:
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127
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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850
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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334
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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24
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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53%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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85%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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99%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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82%
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Average high school GPA:
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3.9
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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83%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-750
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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660-760
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-750
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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53%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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40%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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6%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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55%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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37%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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8%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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45%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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29-33
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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29-33
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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29-33
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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70%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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29%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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0.4%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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71%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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28%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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0.4%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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71%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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28%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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0%
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Transfer Students: Claremont McKenna College
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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April 1 (Fall), November 1 (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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May 15 (Fall), December 15 (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall), January 2 (Spring)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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No
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Recommended of all
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of some
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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64 from a two-year school, 64 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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64 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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295
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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33
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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25
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International Student Admissions: Claremont McKenna College
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 2 (Fall), November 1 (Spring)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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250
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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645
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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277
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