Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a private liberal arts college located in Claremont, California, and is a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Founded in 1946 as Claremont Men's College, it became coeducational in 1976 and has since developed a strong reputation for programs in government, economics, international relations, and public policy. The college emphasizes leadership, civic engagement, and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, offering students access to shared resources across the Claremont Colleges consortium, which includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. CMC is known for its small class sizes, close faculty-student relationships, and highly engaged student body.