- Acceptance rate: 9.6% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 720–770 reading and writing, 750–790 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 33–35 composite
- Average net price: $29,978 a year (2022–23)
Claremont McKenna College GPA requirements
Claremont McKenna College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Claremont McKenna College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Claremont McKenna College acceptance rate
Claremont McKenna College admitted 626 of 6,529 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 9.6%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Claremont McKenna College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 750 | 780 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 31 | 33 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1527 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Claremont McKenna College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Claremont McKenna College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,978 a year at Claremont McKenna College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Claremont McKenna College?
Claremont McKenna College doesn't require a high school GPA for admission but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Claremont McKenna College hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Claremont McKenna College?
Claremont McKenna College's acceptance rate was 9.6% for fall 2024: it admitted 626 of 6,529 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Claremont McKenna College students have?
The middle 50% of Claremont McKenna College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (26% of them) scored 720–770 in Reading and Writing and 750–790 in Math. The median scores were 750 (Reading and Writing) and 780 (Math).
What ACT scores do Claremont McKenna College students have?
The middle 50% of Claremont McKenna College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (13% of them) had composite scores of 33–35, with a median of 34.
Does Claremont McKenna College accept AP credit?
Yes. Claremont McKenna College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Claremont McKenna College?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,978 a year at Claremont McKenna College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Claremont McKenna CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).