Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA · “Claremont McKenna, CMC”

Liberal Arts College
Private
Suburban campus
Temperate climate

Known for: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Systems Science and Theory, Experimental Psychology, International Relations

A private liberal arts college in Claremont, CA. About 10 of every 100 applicants get in. It gives need-based aid and merit scholarships to international students.

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English: TOEFL 100
Early Decision deadline: Nov 1

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US News Liberal Arts: #7
Forbes: #26

After the average intl award: Full price before aid: ≈$95k/yr; Applies if admitted
Admit rate: 9.6%; of applicants get in
Undergrads: 1,388; 15% international
Next deadline: Nov 1; Early Decision

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Getting in

About 10% of applicants are admitted. It is test-optional, so you do not have to send SAT or ACT scores, though strong ones still help.

About 10 of every 100 applicants get in. Not your own odds.

Test policy: Test-optional, for international students too
Admit rate for internationals: Not published by the school
Early decision admit rate
SAT, middle 50%: 1470–1560
ACT, middle 50%: 33–35
Early Decision: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 10
TOEFL iBT minimum: 100; min TOEFL iBT 100 (for exams before Jan 21, 2026)
SAT or ACT can replace the English test: Not published by the school

Watch out: Admission is highly competitive: only about 10% of applicants are admitted, so outcomes are unpredictable even for strong students.

Cost & aid

Full price is about $95k a year before aid. Internationals who get aid here pay less. Plus shows how much less.

Tuition & fees $68k
Room & board $21k
Other fees $3k
Health insurance $3k

$95,029 a year, all in

Cost after the average intl award
Aid for internationals: Need-based and merit
Asking for aid They decide whether to admit you without looking at your ability to pay, so asking for financial aid does not lower your chances.: Part of the admission decision (need-aware)
Covers all proven need If they admit you, they cover the full gap between what your family can pay and the total cost, usually with grants you do not repay.: Not published by the school
Internationals who get aid
Biggest merit scholarship for internationals
Average award for internationals
Yearly aid budget for internationals
Application fee: Waiver available; International applicants can get the fee waived. Ask admissions before paying anything.
Local living costs: 102.7 (New York = 100); Expect big-city daily costs.

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Cost after the average intl award
What an international student who gets aid pays here in a year, on average.
Biggest merit scholarship for internationals. Its name, top amount, what it covers and whether it renews.
Average award for internationals. How much aid an international student gets, and what share of the full price it covers.

Internationals who get aid · Yearly aid budget for internationals · Early decision admit rate

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Work & visa

OPT lets graduates work in the US for a year after graduation, and STEM majors can add two more years.

Study
OPT 1 year
STEM OPT +2 years

Majors with the STEM work extension
CPT internships: Yes; Work off campus in your field while you study
On-campus jobs: Yes; Earn while enrolled, no extra visa needed
Adviser for international students: Yes; Immigration and visa support on campus
Undergraduate research: Yes
Co-op built into the curriculum: No
IB or A-level credit recognised: Yes; Your diploma can earn course credit
Visa compliance record: No known SEVIS issues on record

Life & outcomes

98% of first-year students return for a second year. 91% graduate within six years. Graduates start around $88k a year. About 15% of undergraduates are international.

First-year students who return98.1%

Graduate in 4 years75.3%

Graduate in 6 years91.4%

Median starting salary: $87,603; All graduates, all majors. Your field will vary.
Undergraduates: 1,388
International undergraduates: 206
Share that is international: 15%
Countries represented: 45

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Where this comes from

34% of this school's fields are individually verified. Last checked Jul 2, 2026. Figures are for guidance, so always confirm on the school's official pages before you rely on them.

Data sources

Main source: College Scorecard (06/2026 release); Intl-aid/CoL batch (2026-06): Numbeo CoL Index; need-blind list per Wikipedia+aggregators; B5/D3 batch (2026-07): co-op per institutional programs; I-20 industry-norm default; SEVIS none-known default; CDS 2025-2026: AppFee/Deadlines/OtherFees (https://www.cmc.edu/sites/default/files/CDS_2025-26.pdf); English-req/test-policy: official intl-admissions pages (2026-07); IntlMisc (countries/SHIP/funnel/outcomes): official intl/ISSS/career pages (2026-07); Programs: NCES College Navigator; FeeWaiver: official admissions (2026-07); STEM-OPT %: DHS STEM List 2024 (6-digit) × Scorecard programs (4-digit CIP, split families adj.) [Jul 1, 2026]; AppFee verified Jul 1, 2026 (official); Deadlines verified Jul 2, 2026 (official)

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