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Claremont Graduate University, also referred to as CGU, was founded in 1925, and is situated in Claremont, California. The name Claremont Graduate University was adopted in 1998. CGU, which has a 19 acre campus, offers an array of degrees and programs through the following schools:
Students of CGU participate in organizations like Black Student Affairs, Chicano/Latino Student Affairs, the Graduate Student Council, and the Black Graduate Students Association. Notable alumni of the university include Robert W. Parker, percussionist, organist, and composer; Thomas Jay Oord, philosopher and theologian; and many other well known personalities.
Claremont is in a large suburb, in Claremont, CA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Claremont earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, fine arts, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
Claremont does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Claremont are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 2,127 students (1,244 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Claremont are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Claremont Graduate University
150 E Tenth St
Claremont, CA 91711-6160
General Phone: (909) 621-8000
http://www.cgu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 188 | business management, financial management, human resources management |
| Liberal Arts | 121 | economics, political science, English, history, area and Cultural studies, international relations, women's studies, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 115 | teacher ed, education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 52 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Religion and Philosophy | 33 | religion, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy, Islamic studies, religious music |
| Fine Arts | 29 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | information science |
| Music | 9 | music, musicology |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics, computational mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
| Science | 0 | botany |
Number of programs and degrees for Claremont in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 367 | 28 |
| Doctor's degree | 139 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 72 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Claremont had a total enrollment of 2,127 students (1,244 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Claremont offers campus housing for 251 of its 1,244 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Claremont, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 6,500 |
Financial Aid:
Claremont participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 116900)
Claremont has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $132,597 | 18 | $122,069 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $117,118 | 6 | $95,438 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $85,077 | 11 | $90,452 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $122,310 | 35 | $107,567 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Demography and Population Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Claremont Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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