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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.cgu.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Claremont Graduate University (CGU)
Claremont Graduate University (CGU) is a private, research-focused graduate institution located in Claremont, California, within the Claremont Colleges consortium. Founded in 1925, CGU is dedicated to advancing research and scholarship in fields such as business, education, psychology, and the humanities. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and offers master's and doctoral programs with a strong emphasis on applied and theoretical research. CGU is known for its small class sizes, close faculty-student mentorship, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 8 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
QS World #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times Higher Education #200 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 19 acres (shared with Claremont Colleges consortium)
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseIntimate Community
10/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
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Student Life
2,400 students (600 international)
Campus: Suburban, 19 acres (shared with Claremont Colleges consortium)
Location: Claremont, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Library (joint with Claremont Colleges)Research LabsStudent Housing (shared with Claremont Colleges)Cafeteria (shared with Claremont Colleges)Claremont Colleges Shuttle System
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.84, p25=3.7, p75=3.98 (n=2)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school