All About Academics
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 1,338 undergraduate students at Claremont McKenna College is 180. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 8 to 1 which places Claremont McKenna College among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Claremont McKenna College, there are 8 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (90.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Claremont McKenna College compares to the national average
The Most Popular Majors Students Choose
Claremont McKenna College offers 47 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 37 majors within 20 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Claremont McKenna College awarded 458 undergraduate degrees in 2017 - 2018.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 111 | 111 |
| Political Science & Government | 0 | 52 | 52 |
| International Relations & National Security | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other) | 0 | 24 | 24 |
Find out what Claremont McKenna College's top fields of study and majors are
Additional Questions to Ask
- Are you looking for a lot of flexibility? Does this college offer online or summer classes that might help you finish your degree?
- Interested in graduate school? How many students from this college go on to achieve additional degrees?
- Will a degree from this school land you a job? How many graduates were employed full time a year after graduating?
