Claremont McKenna College Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
18%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Claremont McKenna College has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 18% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
42.2%(504)
Hispanic
19.1%(228)
African American
6.9%(82)
Asian
18.3%(218)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(3)
Two or More Races
8.3%(99)
Unknown
4.9%(59)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment1,413
International Students18%

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
48.1%(688)
Women
50.5%(722)
Other
1.5%(21)

Gender Statistics

Men688

49% of total enrollment

Women722

51% of total enrollment

Other21

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Claremont McKenna College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(21)
18-19
42.9%(593)
20-21
45.8%(633)
22-24
9.3%(128)
25+
0.4%(6)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
33.3%(1)
22-24
66.7%(2)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

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 18% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 36% in-state residents, 46% out-of-state students, and 18% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
35.8%(115)
Out-of-State
45.8%(147)
International
18.4%(59)

Regional Representation

In-State115

36% of student body

Out-of-State147

46% of student body

International59

18% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

18%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age