Claremont McKenna College Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
17%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Claremont McKenna College has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 17% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
41.8%(490)
Hispanic
19.3%(226)
African American
7.0%(82)
Asian
18.3%(215)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(3)
Two or More Races
8.4%(98)
Unknown
4.9%(58)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment1,389
International Students17%

Cultural Engagement

Claremont McKenna College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Claremont McKenna College has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.9%(678)
Women
51.1%(708)

Gender Statistics

Men678

49% of total enrollment

Women708

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Claremont McKenna College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(28)
18-19
41.4%(574)
20-21
46.9%(650)
22-24
9.4%(130)
25+
0.3%(4)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
100.0%(3)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Claremont McKenna College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 17% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 42% in-state residents, 41% out-of-state students, and 17% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
42.2%(136)
Out-of-State
40.7%(131)
International
17.1%(55)

Regional Representation

In-State136

42% of student body

Out-of-State131

41% of student body

International55

17% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

17%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age