Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

Part of the Claremont Colleges consortium, known for a pre-professional bent toward government, economics, and finance, and strong placement into consulting and public policy careers.

Acceptance rate

1420–1530

SAT range

32–34

ACT range

3.95

Average GPA

1,400

Undergrads

$62,000/yr

In-state tuition

$62,000/yr

Out-of-state tuition

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