Claremont McKenna College Acceptance Rate
Claremont, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,799
- Admitted
- 645
- Yield
- 49.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Claremont McKenna College's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 11.1% (10.8% in 2014–15, 11.1% in 2023–24). Applications fell from 6,043 to 5,799 (-4%) over that period.
Its 11.1% rate makes Claremont McKenna College more selective than about 97% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 92%.
Claremont McKenna College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 49.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,043 | 651 | 10.8% | 327 |
| 2015–16 | 7,156 | 784 | 11% | 343 |
| 2016–17 | 6,342 | 599 | 9.4% | 321 |
| 2017–18 | 6,349 | 658 | 10.4% | 352 |
| 2018–19 | 6,272 | 584 | 9.3% | 325 |
| 2019–20 | 6,066 | 625 | 10.3% | 328 |
| 2020–21 | 5,306 | 708 | 13.3% | 315 |
| 2021–22 | 5,632 | 633 | 11.2% | 358 |
| 2022–23 | 5,709 | 591 | 10.4% | 322 |
| 2023–24 | 5,799 | 645 | 11.1% | 321 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,913 | 350 | 12% |
| Men | 2,585 | 266 | 10.3% |
| Another gender | 140 | 11 | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 161 | 18 | 11.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 710–770 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 740–790 | |
| ACT Composite | 33–35 | 16% |
How Claremont McKenna College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Claremont McKenna College's acceptance rate?
Claremont McKenna College's acceptance rate is 11.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (645 admitted of 5,799 applicants).
Is Claremont McKenna College test optional?
Claremont McKenna College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Claremont McKenna College?
Claremont McKenna College received 5,799 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 645.
What SAT score do you need for Claremont McKenna College?
Admitted students at Claremont McKenna College typically scored 710–770 on SAT Reading/Writing and 740–790 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cmc.edu/.