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Claremont Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Claremont

There are at least 8 colleges in Claremont, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 8,008 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,598 full-time students, and a reported 4,786 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Claremont; see particularly Pomona, and Walnut colleges.

For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Pomona College, Harvey Mudd College, Scripps College or Claremont McKenna College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Claremont Graduate University
150 E Tenth St
Claremont, California 91711-6160

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, teacher ed, fine arts, psychology, education, information science, economics, religion.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,043 students, 1,793 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 100 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Claremont McKenna College
500 E 9th St
Claremont, California 91711-6400

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, political science, psychology, international relations, history, accounting, biology, interdisciplinary studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,140 students, 1,140 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,018 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 630-760. Math: 640-750.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Claremont School of Theology
1325 N College Ave
Claremont, California 91711-3199

  • Programs: ministry, religion, theology, bible studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 609 students, 491 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 143 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Harvey Mudd College
301 Platt Blvd.
Claremont, California 91711

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, biology, economics, biomathematics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 742 students, 742 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 712 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 670-760. Math: 710-800.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Keck Graduate Institute
535 Watson Dr
Claremont, California 91711

  • Programs: biological and physical sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 68 students, 68 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Pitzer College
1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, California 91711-6101

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, sociology, mass communication, English, political science, art studies, environmental studies, international studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 965 students, 933 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 653 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-680. Math: 550-650.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Pomona College
550 N College Ave Alexander Hall
Claremont, California 91711-6319

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, English, political science, biology, mathematics, history, public policy analysis, interdisciplinary studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,533 students, 1,533 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,376 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 690-770. Math: 690-760.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Scripps College
1030 N Columbia Ave
Claremont, California 91711-3948

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, English, political science, fine arts, biology, French studies, women's studies, interdisciplinary studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 908 students, 898 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 784 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 640-740. Math: 620-710.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
La Verne Colleges131,638  
Ontario Colleges6158,007313 
Pomona Colleges5149,47323,0883,171
San Dimas Colleges134,980593324
Upland Colleges268,39353 
Walnut Colleges130,00427,195 

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