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Claremont McKenna College (CMC) Tuition and Fees

Claremont McKenna College, which is located in Claremont, CA is a private university. The university covers an area of 69 acres. Claremont McKenna College was founded in the year 1946. Claremont McKenna College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Crescit cum commercio civitas (Latin) and its official colors are maroon and black. The total enrolment stands at 1,349 (fall 2015

$54,160

Tuition

$73,810

Cost of Attendance

$26,512

Net Price

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Claremont McKenna College (CMC) Tuition and Fees

Claremont McKenna College is a prominent educational institution known for offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide assortment of streams, providing quality training to students. The tuition fees charged at CMC is quite moderate compared to the expense of education at most institutions. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the college is estimated to be around $56,475, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. While housing costs $17,300, the charges for books and supplies and other expenses stand at $1,200 and $1,575, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$54,405	$54,405
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Room & Board cost	$16,705	$16,705
Other Expenses	$1,500	$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance	$73,810	$73,810

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. There are several other expenses that are involved in the cost of attending the university, which primarily includes housing, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $56,475. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,200 for books and supplies, $16,192 toward room and boarding, and $1,575 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the college adds up to around $75,442 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$26,512

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$10,542

$30,001 to $48,000

$9,971

$48,001 to $75,000

$14,692

$75,001 to $110,000

$31,714

$110,000+

$47,289

The net cost of attending Claremont McKenna College – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At CMC, the average net price is estimated to be $24,456. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $8,566. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $6,591. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $19,009 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $17,636 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $45,035 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$54,405	$54,405
Room & Board Cost	$16,705	$16,705
Total Tuition & Fees	$71,110	$71,110

At Claremont McKenna College, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $56,475 per year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $16,192 toward their room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at CMC adds up to $75,442.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$60,598	$60,598
Fees	$200	$200

Now, coming to the tuition and fees charged for students seeking to pursue postgraduate courses at CMC, the amount totals around $62,616. This sum includes their graduate tuition of $62,416 and the graduation fees of $200 as well.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	N/A
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$2,256

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Claremont McKenna College varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $1,043 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $434. Also, Claremont McKenna College currently offers a number of online courses to students across 52 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$16,705	$13,779
Other Expense	$1,500	$3,952
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at CMC, the actual amount to be paid varies based on whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The on-campus logding facilities cost $18,800 per year, while students have to pay $16,734 a year for off-campus housing. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $17,300 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $15,084. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,200 for books and supplies. The other expenses that students should plan for come to around $1,500 for on-campus candidates and $1,650 for the candidates who live off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$16,705

Off Campus

$13,779

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,500

Off Campus

$3,952

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,200

Off Campus

$1,200

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Claremont McKenna College is around $379,942 as per official data. To note, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $24,456 for 2018-2019, $26,512 for 2017-2018, and $28,712 for 2016-2017.

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