EDUCATI ON “Walking through tree-filled campuses, visitors may encounter architect designed buildings ranging from the 1880s to contemporary designs.”
QUICK FACTS
The Claremont Colleges (known colloquially as the 7Cs) are a consortium of seven highly selective private institutions of higher education located in Claremont. They comprise five undergraduate colleges (the 5Cs): Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College; and two graduate schools: Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute. All of the members except KGI have adjoining campuses that together cover roughly one square mile. Visitors may enjoy a leisurely walk through the tree-filled campuses, where one can encounter architect designed buildings ranging from the 1880s to contemporary designs. Art, sculpture and murals abound in hidden gardens and courtyards. Renowned architects practiced in Claremont, and many designed master plans for entire campuses and individual buildings located throughout America. The Scripps College campus, often called the nation’s most beautiful, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by Gordon Kauffman, who also designed the Los Angeles Times Build-
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Universities in Claremont. 5 undergraduate colleges and 2 graduate colleges Highest Level of Education (% of Population 25 Years and Older)
10.2% High School Graduate
20.1%
Some College (less than 4 years)
6.4%
Associate Degree
24.2%
Bachelor’s Degree
32.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree
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