FALL 2020 INCOMING CLASS PROFILE TOP 10 STATES REPRESENTED
Developing an app to monitor student mental health and wellness. Writing policy on environmental action. Making medical mission trips to Tanzania and Kenya. Guided by intellectual curiosity and a desire to
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learn from the very best, the incoming Class of 2024 is ready to expand
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on its stellar list of accomplishments while at Claremont McKenna
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College. Our latest group of eager and engaged applicants represents 30 states and 22 countries. They join an impressive lineage of CMC
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students who strive for balance academically, athletically, professionally, and socially—all while adding diverse backgrounds, voices, and ideas to
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our unique interdisciplinary liberal arts ethos.
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Class of 2024: In Numbers
Test Scores SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing
660-730
SAT Math
670-770
ACT Composite
31-34
Scores represent the mid-50% range
Ethnicity
First-year applicants Admits Commits
5,306 708 317
Asian
17%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic or Latino
17%
Men Women
50% 50%
Non-U.S. Citizen
13%
Race or Ethnicity Unknown
4%
First-generation to attend college
18%
Two or More Races
6%
White
34%
LEADERSHIP METRICS
129
President of class, student body, service club, speech/debate, or Model United Nations
178
Captain of athletics team, mock trial, or robotics
386
Editor, judicial board director, prefect or head of school, Eagle Scout, youth advisory member, founder, or entrepreneur
58
Student government vice president, treasurer, or secretary
Total leadership positions
751
MEET THE CLASS Here’s a glimpse at how some talented members of the Class of 2024 plan to make their mark at CMC:
Wynter Buckner
Bilge Tayyar
Hometown: Chicago
Hometown: Antalya, Turkey
Honors and activities: UW-Madison’s Business Emerging Leaders Program; Chicago Scholars; National Student Leadership Conference
Honors and activities: Co-founder of imeceLAB (sustainable development); president of the Robert College Social Entrepreneurship Club; International Model UN
Academic interests: Entrepreneurship, economics, finance Proudest accomplishment: I created a business plan and began a beauty brand by making all-natural lip oils to sell on Etsy. Goals at CMC: I want to take advantage of any possible opportunity that will lead me to experience something new, be it study abroad, internships, electives, or relationships with my peers and professors.
Academic interests: Economics, sociology, history, social entrepreneurship Proudest accomplishment: imeceLAB, where I got the chance to connect with hundreds of students from all over Turkey to find my passion and teach social entrepreneurship skills. Goals at CMC: I am looking forward to connecting with other CMCers to deepen my entrepreneurship skills and create an impact in the world.
Samuel Goldfein
Jorlen Garcia
Hometown: Atlanta
Hometown: Miami
Honors and activities: President of Young Men’s Service League; YouTube animator with 34,000 subscribers; Teen Council member
Honors and activities: Internship at local state representative's office; Youth Advisory Committee; working for the Census Bureau
Academic interests: Film studies, environment, economics, and politics (EEP)
Academic interests: International relations, economics, data science
Proudest accomplishment: I served over 500 volunteer hours in my community during high school and had the most hours served for three consecutive years.
Proudest accomplishment: Talking with state representatives and serving as a panelist on a town hall about youth drug use. I saw in person how state politics works in tandem with local communities fighting for their causes.
Goals at CMC: I’m interested in creating films that drive positive change. Ultimately, I want to advocate for lifestyle choices, social norms, and policies that promote health and well-being.
FINANCIAL AID
Goals at CMC: Study in China and Washington, D.C. I want to take full advantage of a small, liberal arts setting to learn about a variety of subjects and get a well-rounded view of the world.
FINANCIAL NEED
CMC has a need-blind admission policy for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. We meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
AMOUNT
Average net price for students receiving need-based aid
$18,761
Average need-based grant aid amount
$51,530
Percent of students receiving financial aid (need and merit)
52%
Percent of students receiving need-based financial aid only
40%
Percent of Pell Grant recipients
22%
Percent of students receiving merit scholarship (McKenna, Seaver, ISS)
9%
FOR FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS: Office of Admission and Financial Aid 888 Columbia Avenue Claremont, California 91711-6425
Phone: (909) 621-8088 Fax: (909) 621-8516
Email: admission@cmc.edu Website:cmc.edu/admission All data current as of August 18, 2020