Claremont McKenna College
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Claremont McKenna College is a private higher education institution in Claremont, California, founded in 1946. It focuses on undergraduate education with the aim of preparing students for thoughtful, productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions. The college emphasizes small class sizes and close relationships with faculty. Research opportunities are offered through eleven graduate-level centers and institutes. Its signature programs, including the Open Academy, Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, and the CARE Center, support dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and free expression. In April 2026 the institution announced plans to host its first Future of Undergraduate Science Education conference, organized by the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences.