Claremont McKenna College
Claremont McKenna College is located in the suburban setting of Claremont, California, as one of the Claremont Colleges. The college emphasizes economics, government, and international relations in its curriculum. Students benefit from the consortium's shared resources and the college's distinctive conservative leaning faculty.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Claremont McKenna College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 19% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $22,678, roughly 65% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,267 | $53,068 |
| $30K – $48K | $13,756 | $55,024 |
| $48K – $75K | $14,929 | $59,716 |
| $75K – $110K | $22,145 | $88,580 |
| $110K+ | $49,293 | $197,172 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $64,150 | $256,600 |
Programs at Claremont McKenna College
2 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Compare across schools → |
75
|
$89,505/yr | Very High | 4.9x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
41
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$42,552/yr | Very High | 0.7x |
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