Claremont McKenna college offers 32 major programs in the field of Economics, Government, Psychology, International Relations, Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE), Economics-Accounting, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Computer Science, History.

In 2018, the college received 6272 applications out of which 584 applicants were offered admission, making an acceptance rate of 9.3%. The college acceptance rate is quite low indicating towards highly selection procedure.

  • Admission notification will come within 12-15 weeks of submission of application and supporting documents.
  • Letters of recommendations from school teachers are mandatory.
  • There are no GPA requirements.
  • Interviews are not required, they are highly recommended.

Highlights

Application Portal Common Application/Coalition Application
Application Fee 70 USD
Acceptance Rate 9%
Average SAT Score 1410
Average ACT Score 32
Academic Calendar Semester-Based
Six-Year Graduation Rate 93%
Freshman Retention Rate 96%
Student to faculty ratio 8:1

Claremont McKenna College Admission Deadlines

The general deadlines for admission are given below -

Term/Semester Deadline
Early Decision 1 November 1
Early Decision 2 January 5
Regular Decision January 5

Claremont McKenna College International Admissions

International applicants apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application.

Academic Requirements - Offical high school transcripts, Common school report and counsellor recommendation, Two teacher recommendations, Early decision agreements

English Proficiency test scores requirements -

International students can submit TOEFL, IELTS, SAT essay and/or ACT writing scores to demonstrate English language proficiency. The minimum required scores are given below.

Test Minimum required score
TOEFL (internet based test) 100
TOEFL (paper-based test) 600
IELTS 7.5

Visa Process for International Students

  • From l-20 will be issued to International students.
  • Copy of passport, proof of sufficient funds and bank statement will be required.
  • SEVIS l-901 fee is to be paid after completing the form.
  • Applicants then need to apply for F-1 or J-1 visa.
  • Submit form. Schedule and attend the interview.

Claremont McKenna College Undergraduate Admissions

The college offers a diverse variety of courses and has a total of 32 majors and 12 sequences. The basic admission process remains the same.

Academic Requirements - Common school report, High school Transcript, Guidance Counsellor's recommendation, Two teacher recommendations, ACT/SAT

  • SAT score - 1410 ( average)
  • ACT score - 32 ( average)

Claremont McKenna College Graduate Admissions

The college offers a graduate program in the field of Finance.

Requirements are given below -

Course Application Portal Application Deadline Application fee Academic Requirements Minimum English Language Proficiency
MA in Finance Graduate portal Rolling 70 USD Resume, Cover letter, GMAT/GRE Scores, Two recommendation letters, Official transcripts TOEFL (PBT) : 600
TOEFL (IBT) : 100
IELTS: 7.5
4+1 BA/MBA programs Online November 1, January 5 70 USD Official transcripts, GMAT TOEFL (PBT) : 600
TOEFL (IBT) : 100
IELTS: 7.5

The CMC Admission Committee conducts a holistic review and seeks to consider the whole person during the application review. While applicant’s high school record is the most important aspect of the application, very strong consideration is also given to the extracurricular activities, essays, letters of recommendation and standardized test scores.

Claremont McKenna College admitted 9% of the total applicants in the year 2018 with about 325 students getting enrolled.

To be considered for Regular Decision admission, the applicant must submit the application and all supporting credentials by January 5. The applicant will be notified of admission decision by April 1.