Claremont McKenna College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$60,480

4.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$28,701

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

10.4%

5,709 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,389

99.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

91.3%

293 Graduates

About

Claremont McKenna College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Claremont McKenna College were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (129 degrees awarded), General Political Science & Government (46 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (35 degrees).

In 2022, 479 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Claremont McKenna College. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (198 degrees), 2.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Claremont McKenna College is $60,480, which is $32,150 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Claremont McKenna College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 100 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Claremont McKenna College is $60,480, which is $32,150 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,701.

In 2022, 47% of undergraduate students attending Claremont McKenna College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$60,480

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Claremont McKenna College was $60,480. The cost of tuition at Claremont McKenna College is $32,150 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Claremont McKenna College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,701

2022 Value

32.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Claremont McKenna College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,701. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Claremont McKenna College grew by 32.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Claremont McKenna College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,906

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Claremont McKenna College was of $17,906 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.5% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Claremont McKenna College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Claremont McKenna College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 20.3% with respect to 2021, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Claremont McKenna College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Claremont McKenna College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 100 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Claremont McKenna College received 5,709 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 1.37% annual growth. Out of those 5,709 applicants, 591 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 10.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,389 students enrolled at Claremont McKenna College in 2022. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Claremont McKenna College has an overall enrollment yield of 54.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

10.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

591

Accepted Out of 5,709

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Claremont McKenna College was 10.4% (591 admissions from 5,709 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 11.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 1.37%, while admissions declined by 6.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Claremont McKenna College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Claremont McKenna College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Claremont McKenna College had a total enrollment of 1,389 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Claremont McKenna College is 1,383 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 99.6% of students enrolled at Claremont McKenna College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Claremont McKenna College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.4% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 7.06% Two or More Races, 5.9% Black or African American, 0.216% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.072% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Claremont McKenna College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (19.3%), followed by White Female (15.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Claremont McKenna College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,389 students. The full-time enrollment at Claremont McKenna College is 1,383 and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 99.6% of students enrolled at Claremont McKenna College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Claremont McKenna College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Claremont McKenna College was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Claremont McKenna College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Claremont McKenna College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
492 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
226 enrolled students
Asian
215 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Claremont McKenna College is 35.4% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 7.06% Two or More Races, 5.9% Black or African American, 0.216% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.072% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 58 students (4.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 17 more women than men received degrees from Claremont McKenna College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Claremont McKenna College is white (198 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Claremont McKenna College is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (129 degrees awarded), followed by General Political Science & Government (46 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (35 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Claremont McKenna College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (23 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (206 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Claremont McKenna College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (448,679 people), Other managers (321,392 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (235,549 people), Postsecondary teachers (197,002 people), and Secondary school teachers (156,563 people).

The most specialized majors at Claremont McKenna College in 2022 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (23 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (206 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), Math & Statistics (21 degrees), and History (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Claremont McKenna College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Claremont McKenna College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (23 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (206 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), Math & Statistics (21 degrees), and History (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Claremont McKenna College are Elementary & secondary schools (581,752 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (409,667 people), Legal services (353,681 people), Computer Systems Design (295,475 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,041 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Claremont McKenna College.

Most Common (2022)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
129 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
46 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Claremont McKenna College was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Claremont McKenna College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

231

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

248

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 231 degrees were awarded to men at Claremont McKenna College, which is 0.931 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (248).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Claremont McKenna College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Claremont McKenna College in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.48 times more than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Claremont McKenna College in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 0.675 times less than the 77 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

81%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 81% of students graduating from Claremont McKenna College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 93% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Claremont McKenna College is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.46% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
198 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
Asian
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Claremont McKenna College is white (198 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

5.43% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
105 degrees awarded
White Female
93 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Claremont McKenna College is white male (105 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (93 degrees).

Operations

Claremont McKenna College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.22B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −120M (−9.79%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Claremont McKenna College had a total salary expenditure of 158M. Claremont McKenna College employs 67 Professors, 58 Associate professors and 52 Assistant professors. Most academics at Claremont McKenna College are Male Professor (48), Male Associate professor (38), and Male Assistant professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Claremont McKenna College are: Service, with 82 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 62 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees.

Endowment

$1.22B

2022 Endowment

6.72%

decline from 2021

Claremont McKenna College has an endowment valued at about $1.22B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Claremont McKenna College declined 6.72% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.18B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Claremont McKenna College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$58.1M

2022 Salaries

14.7%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Claremont McKenna College paid a median of $58.1M in salaries, which represents 36.8% of their overall expenditure ($158M) and a 14.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.83% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.11% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25.4M

Instructional Salaries

184

Number of Employees

In 2022, Claremont McKenna College paid a total of $25.4M to 184 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Claremont McKenna College were Professor with 67 employees, Associate professor with 58 employees, and Assistant professor with 52 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Claremont McKenna College were Service with 82 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 62 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Claremont McKenna College was Male Professor with 48 employees, Male Associate professor with 38 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Claremont McKenna College.

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