Claremont McKenna College
A good fit for high-achieving applicants seeking a top-tier program and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $93,200 within 10 years; exceptional 91% graduation rate.
About This School
Claremont McKenna College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, California with approximately 1,388 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 10%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,849 per year. The graduation rate is 91%, and the typical graduate earns $93,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. It has a curricular emphasis on government, economics, public affairs, finance, and international relations. CMC is one of the seven members of the Claremont Colleges consortium.
This is a strong option for students drawn to economics, government, finance, or public affairs — the curriculum is tightly focused rather than broadly diffuse, which suits students who already know their direction. With a 95% graduation rate, median earnings of $93,200 ten years out, and unusually low median debt of $13,500, the financial outcomes are genuinely impressive for a liberal arts college. The 11% acceptance rate makes it a reach for most applicants, but the small size (under 1,400 undergrads) and access to six neighboring Claremont colleges gives it a rare combination of intimacy and breadth.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,388 undergraduates).
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