Claremont McKenna College Value of an Education

Is Claremont McKenna Priced Well for its Value?

Check out Claremont McKenna College's educational value before you overpay!

Within California, Claremont McKenna College is Considered a Very High Quality College at an Average Price.

Claremont McKenna College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in an average value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in California. This lands Claremont McKenna College in the #43 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in California.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Claremont McKenna College's educational quality places it among the top 20% best colleges and universities nationwide. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it a middle-of-the-pack #699 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Claremont McKenna in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Claremont McKenna College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$148,331 - Olin College
	Good	$162,206 - Vanderbilt University $167,596 - Washington and Lee University $168,450 - Rice University $184,972 - College of the Holy Cross $187,382 - Swarthmore College $190,572 - Columbia University in the City of New York
Average	Fair	$197,016 - Colgate University $207,118 - Harvey Mudd College $207,278 - Middlebury College $219,715 - Claremont McKenna College
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Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $219,715

On average, a bachelor's degree at Claremont McKenna College will cost you about $219,715. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $52,409 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$52,409
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$219,715

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Claremont McKenna College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$290,883	1,512	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$219,715	1,506	C
Only Students Receiving Aid	$136,170	1,148	A-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$290,883	88	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$219,715	88	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$136,170	50	B

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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