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Claremont, CA · Claremont, CA
| Claremont McKenna College | Pomona College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,849/yr | $19,285/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,308/yr | $4,841/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $13,500 | $11,782 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,360/yr | $7,026/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,389/yr | $17,054/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,325/yr | $15,719/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $52,295/yr | $37,842/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $143/mo | $125/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $20,830/yr | $21,394/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $20,830/yr | $18,229/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,500/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $86,500/yr | $85,300/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,980/yr | $65,420/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $67,980/yr | $65,420/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 21% | 9.4% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1470–1560 | 1490–1560 |
| SAT average | 1527 | 1534 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 33–35 | 33–35 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 34–35 · Math 31–35 | English 35–36 · Math 31–35 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,799 | 12,121 |
| Students accepted | 645 | 819 |
| Students who enrolled | 321 | 408 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 50% | 50% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 29% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 16% | 15% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 91% | 93% |
| Freshmen who come back | 98% | 98% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $104,736/yr | $77,779/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $66,067–$182,223 | $44,975–$118,516 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 91% | 95% |
| White students graduating | 93% | 95% |
| Black students graduating | 92% | 86% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 88% | 96% |
| Asian students graduating | 95% | 98% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $87,603/yr | $60,850/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 87% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 75% | 61% |
| Pell students who graduate | 92% | 94% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 2.2% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $105,942/yr | $68,385/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 43% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7% | Social Sciences 20% · Computer & Information Sciences 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 43% of degrees | Social Sciences — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 13% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Physical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 6% of degrees | Mathematics & Statistics — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $89,505/yr | Computer Science — $143,084/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 43% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,388 | 1,666 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $16,701/mo | $15,085/mo |
| Full-time professors | 90% | 94% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $71,150 | $42,689 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Claremont, CA | Claremont, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1946 | 1887 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 15% | 14% |
| Men | 50% | 45% |
| Women | 50% | 55% |
| White students | 36% | 28% |
| Black students | 4.1% | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 17% |
| Asian students | 17% | 19% |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 9% |
| Other / not reported | 4.7% | 4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | No data reported | 30% |
| Part-time students | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $47,965/yr | $45,049/yr |
| Endowment | $1.3B | $3.0B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,244 | 1,609 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,560/yr | $11,730/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $9,090/yr | $8,644/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 16 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 534 | 542 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.9M | $7.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.9M | $7.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $109,814 | $76,947 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.