Claremont, California · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's
Claremont McKenna College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California, and one of the seven institutions in the Claremont Colleges consortium. Founded as a men's college in 1946, it was incorporated in 1947 and began admitting women in 1976. The college focuses mainly on undergraduate education and includes the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, founded in 2007, which offers a master's program in finance.
Best-Run Colleges
Ranked #1 in Best-Run Colleges (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Friendliest Students
Ranked #2 in Friendliest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Career Services
Ranked #4 in Best Career Services (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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500 E 9th St, Claremont, California, 91711-6400
Visit University SiteBest Quality of Life
Ranked #5 in Best Quality of Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Most Accessible Professors
Ranked #5 in Most Accessible Professors (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Science Lab Facilities
Ranked #6 in Best Science Lab Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Most Active Student Government
Ranked #7 in Most Active Student Government (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #7 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Best Classroom Experience
Ranked #10 in Best Classroom Experience (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Professors Get High Marks
Ranked #10 in Professors Get High Marks (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
LGBTQ-Friendly
Ranked #11 in LGBTQ-Friendly (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #11 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Students Love These Colleges
Ranked #12 in Students Love These Colleges (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Health Services
Ranked #13 in Best Health Services (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Town-Gown Relations
Ranked #20 in Town-Gown Relations (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Campus Food
Ranked #23 in Best Campus Food (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #26 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #55 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #199 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1005 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1450–1560
SAT ERW: 710–770
SAT math: 740–790
ACT composite: 33–35
Total: 1,384
Undergrad: 1,381
Undergrad full-time: 1,377
Graduate: 3
Part-time: 4
In-state
Tuition: $64,150
Total cost on campus: $86,500
Out-of-state
Tuition: $64,150
Total cost on campus: $86,500
Room & board: $19,650
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 61%
Avg grant aid: $52,149
Pell grant recipients: 18%
Rent: $1,605 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $14.43
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.