Intellectual Rigor & Critical Inquiry. Your intellectual curiosity knows no limits – and neither does the CMC curriculum. We combine the intimate liberal arts college experience with the opportunities of a research university – small, discussion-based classes; advanced research and learning through 11 graduate-level institutes and centers; internationally recognized guest …

Claremont McKenna College, one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, prepares students to make a difference. The College educates students for thoughtful and productive lives and roles of responsible leadership through its strong, real-world mission. Admission to the College is …

Guided by core principles of leadership, opportunity, and interdisciplinary liberal arts, CMC’s cycle of learning and doing defines each new generation of dynamic scholar-leaders.

As the parent of a CMC student, you are part of the Parent Network and uniquely connected to the College through your student. The mission of the Parent Network is to help students and their families make the most of their CMC years by providing information about campus life, important milestones and events, and by offering a variety of programs to students and their families.

Alumni Events. Claremont McKenna College alumni, parents, and friends are the greatest ambassadors of our unique liberal arts mission, and CMC is proud to have one of the most active and supportive communities in the country.

Virtual Visit Options Virtual Information Sessions. Led by an admission officer, our online information sessions provide an overview of CMC's mission, distinctive programs, student experience, and admission and financial aid process. Virtual information sessions are offered at 4:00 PM PST every Tuesday.

All undergraduate students at CMC must complete at least one major. Majors can be pursued at CMC or through intercollegiate majors and off-campus majors offered through the Claremont Colleges consortium. Admission to off-campus majors is determined by those programs and is not guaranteed. In addition to completing the major requirements, students have the option to …

Claremont McKenna College, one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, prepares students to make a difference. Since 1946, Claremont McKenna College’s mission has been to prepare students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions. The College attracts a student body that is broadly diverse and …

Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026Tuition$71,700Student Activity Fees (ASCMC Fee)$420Housing (Single/Double)$11,920Food (19-Meals/Week, $200-Flex Plan/Semester)$10,270Total Direct Costs$94,310Estimated Indirect Costs (Books, Transportation, Miscella

Admission to CMC is based on a holistic review process that considers a broad range of factors, including a prospective student’s academic and leadership achievements, commitment to CMC’s values, and potential to benefit from and contribute to CMC’s mission.