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Claremont McKenna is located in a large suburb, in Claremont, California. 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 science, mathematics, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 80% of applicants were rejected at Claremont McKenna. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 630 to 760 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 750 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school 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, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Claremont McKenna offers classes to 1,140 students (1,140 full-time equivalent).
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (909) 621-8088
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 621-8356
http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/
Claremont McKenna awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 179 | economics, political science, international relations, history, English, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, anatomical sciences |
| Business And Management | 20 | accounting, non-profit management |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering management |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 6 | neuroscience |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Law | 0 | legal studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film studies |
| Media | 0 | mass communication |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Claremont McKenna in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 287 | 38 |
In 2005, Claremont McKenna had a total enrollment of 1,140 students (1,140 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 41% |
| Washington | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| New York | 6% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Claremont McKenna offers campus housing for 1,018 of its 1,140 (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 | 3,734 | 762 | 20% | 271 | 36% |
| Men | 1,753 | 387 | 22% | 140 | 36% |
| Women | 1,981 | 375 | 19% | 131 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 621-8088
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,800 |
| Room and board | $ 10,270 |
| Room charge | $ 5,282 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Claremont McKenna participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 621-8356
Claremont McKenna has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 59 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $112,403 | 7 | $107,252 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $76,990 | 12 | $78,243 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $56,942 | 30 | $56,016 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $46,027 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 95 | $89,664 | 53 | $67,061 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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