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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Claremont McKenna College
Prepared for Sample Student · Claremont, CA
Best-case 4-yr offset
$76,646
AP savings + Seaver Leadership Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$89,584
AP + avg merit × 4 · 48% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $264,340 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
11.1%
Yield 49.8% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$88,810
Net after avg aid: $22,725
AP Tuition Saved
$9,016
4 credits · 0.3 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1450–1510
ACT Composite
33–34
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD

Not separately reported in CDS

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$67,630
Fees$350
Room & board$20,830
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$88,810
Average need-based aid− $66,085
Net price (avg)$22,725

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

McKenna Achievement Award
$15,000 /yr
Seaver Leadership Scholarship
$67,630 /yr

AP Investment & Return

Based on CMC's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 16 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
School does not award credit for this exam.
5
Chemistry
+4 credits · $9,016
5
Biology
School does not award credit for this exam.
5
English Language
School does not award credit for this exam.
4
US History
School does not award credit for this exam.
4
Credits
4
Sem. saved
0.3
Saved
$9,016
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

Say to the parent

"Claremont McKenna is a unique liberal arts college that excels in preparing students for careers in business and government. The Athenaeum, their speaker series, brings world leaders to campus, giving students unparalleled access to influential figures. This, combined with their strong alumni network, provides a launchpad for success after graduation."

Say to the student

"At CMC, you'll be surrounded by ambitious and engaged students who are passionate about making a difference. The environment is collaborative, not cutthroat, and you'll have the chance to take classes at the other Claremont Colleges. It's the best of both worlds: a small, tight-knit community with the resources of a larger university."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22