Colleges
Colleges in Claremont, California
Claremont, California has 5 four-year colleges with at least 500 undergraduates: all 5 private. The largest is Pomona College, with 1,666 undergraduates.
| School | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | SAT middle 50% | In-state tuition | Avg. net price | Grad rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona College | private | 1,666 | 7.1% | 1490–1560 | $65,420 | $19,285 | 93.2% |
| Claremont McKenna College | private | 1,388 | 9.6% | 1470–1560 | $67,980 | $28,849 | 91.4% |
| Pitzer College | private | 1,227 | 25.2% | $65,192 | $34,191 | 83.4% | |
| Scripps College | private | 1,113 | 38.3% | 1440–1540 | $65,950 | $36,294 | 82.5% |
| Harvey Mudd College | private | 921 | 12.7% | 1500–1570 | $68,613 | $35,924 | 91.9% |
A blank cell means the school did not report that figure. Net price is the average cost after grants for students receiving federal aid. Graduation rate is within six years.
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Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Claremont, California?
5 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges with at least 500 undergraduates, all 5 private, according to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Community colleges, for-profit schools, and online-only schools are not counted.
What is the hardest college to get into in Claremont, California?
By acceptance rate, Pomona College (7.1%), Claremont McKenna College (9.6%), Harvey Mudd College (12.7%), Pitzer College (25.2%), Scripps College (38.3%) are the most selective.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. These are federal figures. Schools with a linked profile have also been checked against their own filings; the others have not.