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Claremont McKenna College vs University of California-Los Angeles

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Claremont McKenna College University of California-Los Angeles
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 9.6% 9.0%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,470-1,560 n/a
ACT range (mid 50%) 33-35 n/a
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $28,849 $12,548
Sticker cost of attendance $86,500 $38,614
Graduation rate 91% 93%
Retention rate 98% 97%
Undergraduates 1,388 33,475
Student-faculty ratio 8:1 20:1
Setting Claremont, CA Los Angeles, CA
Type Private nonprofit Public
Application fee $70 $80
Test policy Test-optional Test-blind

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Common questions

Is Claremont McKenna College or University of California-Los Angeles harder to get into?

University of California-Los Angeles is more selective, with a 9.0% acceptance rate versus 9.6% at Claremont McKenna College. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Claremont McKenna College or University of California-Los Angeles?

University of California-Los Angeles has the lower average net price ($12,548 versus $28,849). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.