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2025-2026Data below is extracted from Claremont McKenna College's official Common Data Set filing (2025-2026). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
9.4%
Total Applicants
6,936
Total Admitted
655
Total Enrolled
335
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,460 | 3,476 | 6,936 |
| Admitted | 301 | 354 | 655 |
| Enrolled | 171 | 164 | 335 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11/1
Applied978
Admitted216
Waitlist
Offered
711
Accepted Spot
469
Admitted from Waitlist
61
Admission Factors
How Claremont McKenna College rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal Qualities
Important
Class RankInterviewTalent/Ability
Considered
Test ScoresVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
State ResidencyReligious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1480–1540
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)730–760
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)740–790
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)33–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)34–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)31–34
136
Submitting SAT: 34%
Submitting ACT: 14%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$68,936
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$27,023
% Graduating with Debt
34%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
75.9%
5-Year Rate
93%
6-Year Rate
91.08%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationDouble majorExchange student program (domestic)Independent studyInternshipsStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Claremont McKenna College Common Data Set (2025-2026). Extraction coverage: 72.4%. View original PDF.