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Claremont McKenna College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating CMC enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$19,650
Total Cost of Attendance	$86,500

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$15,308	$61,232
$30-48k	$7,360	$29,440
$48-75k	$16,389	$65,556
$75-110k	$19,325	$77,300
$110k+	$52,295	$209,180

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Claremont McKenna College

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$13,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Claremont McKenna College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$104,736

Median Earnings (10yr)

$13,500

Median Debt

7.8x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Claremont McKenna College — 7.8x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Claremont McKenna College True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating CMC enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$15,308	$61,232
$30-48k	$7,360	$29,440
$48-75k	$16,389	$65,556
$75-110k	$19,325	$77,300
$110k+	$52,295	$209,180

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$19,650
Total Cost of Attendance	$86,500

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$13,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$87,603

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Claremont McKenna College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Claremont McKenna College actually cost per year?

Claremont McKenna College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $86,500/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $22,135/yr, a 74% discount off sticker price.

Does Claremont McKenna College offer good financial aid?

19% of Claremont McKenna College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Claremont McKenna College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Claremont McKenna College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Claremont McKenna College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $15,308/yr at Claremont McKenna College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $52,295/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Claremont McKenna College worth the cost?

Claremont McKenna College graduates earn a median of $104,736 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $346,000 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.