by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is International Relations. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
International Relations & National Security is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Claremont McKenna College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in international relations, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Claremont McKenna is in the top 1% of the country for international relations students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in California.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Claremont McKenna paid an average of $2,341 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,190 | $56,190 |
| Fees | $285 | $285 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,300 | $17,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Claremont McKenna tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. International Relations students who received their bachelor’s degree at Claremont McKenna took out an average of $14,000 in student loans. That is 34% lower than the national average of $21,122.
Claremont McKenna does not offer an online option for its international relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Claremont McKenna Online Learning page.
Women made up around 57.1% of the international relations students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 61.8%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 52.4% of the international relations bachelor’s degrees at Claremont McKenna in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 35%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
International Relations & National Security students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations | 21 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to international relations and national security.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 118 |
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 2 |
View All International Relations & National Security Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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