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Claremont McKenna College is also known as CMC, and is located in Claremont, California. It is a private, liberal arts institute. The college was established in 1946 as the Claremont Men’s College. It became coeducational in 1976. Claremont McKenna College offers a variety of programs with majors in subjects including psychology, theater, gender studies, chemistry, literature, and film studies.
Athletes from Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, and Claremont McKenna College compete in various sports events under a program called the CMS Athletics. They take part in sports including swimming, water polo, softball, tennis, and baseball. Apart from this, the students are also involved in several clubs and organizations such as the Amnesty International, Claremont Colleges Fencing Club, Civitas, and Cycling Club.
Claremont McKenna is located in a large suburb, in Claremont, CA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Claremont McKenna top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Claremont McKenna often study mathematics and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 81% of applicants were rejected at Claremont McKenna. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 650 to 750 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 750 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Claremont McKenna benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Claremont McKenna tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,135 students (1,131 full-time equivalent).
Claremont McKenna has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Claremont McKenna College
500 E 9th St
Claremont, CA 91711-6400
General Phone: (909) 621-8000
http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 167 | economics, political science, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, English, history, Spanish language, Russian studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 35 | accounting, non-profit management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | psychology |
| Science | 13 | anatomical sciences, biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 5 | neuroscience |
| Media | 3 | mass communication, media studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Law | 0 | legal studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | film studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Claremont McKenna in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 281 | 40 |
In 2007-2008, Claremont McKenna had a total enrollment of 1,135 students (1,131 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 46% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Washington | 7% |
| New York | 4% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Claremont McKenna offers campus housing for 1,098 of its 1,131 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,178 | 800 | 19% | 320 | 40% |
| Men | 1,913 | 372 | 19% | 173 | 47% |
| Women | 2,265 | 428 | 19% | 147 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 650 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 750 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 37,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 37,060 |
| Room and board | $ 11,930 |
| Room charge | $ 6,110 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Claremont McKenna participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117000)
Claremont McKenna has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 55 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 18 |
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 | 41 | $131,768 | 7 | $131,776 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $105,572 | 11 | $89,349 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $77,473 | 21 | $60,851 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 99 | $105,581 | 41 | $80,100 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Claremont McKenna Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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