Claremont McKenna College admitted its lowest percentage of students on need-based financial aid last spring in more than 12 years. The statistic is part of a broader trend in data published by CMC that indicates the college is decreasing its financial aid coverage and lagging behind its peer institutions in financial aid investment. After four consecutive years of a steadily declining percentage of students receiving need-based financial aid, CMC reported an all-time minimum of 37.6% last year, according to CMC’s Common Data Set. A promotional pamphlet in CMC’s Office of Admissions said 33% of this year’s first-year class received need-based financial aid.
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How financial aid is functioning at the 5Cs amidst uncertainty in higher education
Amidst uncertainty surrounding federal funding for higher education induced by the Trump administration, various 5C financial aid offices assured students they will not be changing existing aid eligibility protocols.
The 5Cs Class of 2028 by the numbers
This fall, TSL surveyed first-years from throughout the 5Cs to take a glimpse at the Class of 2028. From demographic info like race, sexuality and family background to lifestyle choices like dating habits or drugs and alcohol use, the survey chronicles some key aspects of the newest members of the
Pomona raises tuition for tenth year in a row
On Mar. 11, Pomona announced that it would be raising its tuition prices for the 2024-25 school year, marking its tenth year of increases.
OPINION: Studying abroad on financial aid comes with extra baggage
Amidst the stories of glamorous romances in foreign countries and life-changing adventures, Klara Jacobs PZ ’24 gives a realistic take on what studying abroad looks like for a 5C student, especially for one on financial aid.
Pomona College Ranked Fourth Private College For Financial Aid
At the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year, Pomona College was ranked the fourth best private college for financial aid by the Princeton Review. Pomona joined the ranks of Vassar College, Princeton University, Yale University, Vanderbilt University and 15 other schools that made headlines earlier this year for their generous
Scripps grant funding for undocumented and low-income students revoked
On Monday, Aug. 28, Scripps College President Amy Marcus-Newhall announced in an email to the community that the Schuler Initiative will no longer be donating $15 million to the college it had previously promised, due to the state of the financial market. Scripps announced the grant last September, accompanied by
Known as the most expensive club sport on campus, men’s lacrosse is hoping to change their image
Due-ing the most. Despite the highest financial commitment of any club sport at the 5Cs, through financial aid and external funding, the Claremont Cougars are hoping to shed lacrosse’s image of exclusivity.
OPINION: Pitzer College builds a community only for those who can afford it
Many BIPOC and first-generation students lack the proper resources to acclimate to college culture — and Pitzer is no help, writes Daniel Bonilla PZ ‘25.
One year later: Pomona’s Ultimate Meal Plan faces accessibility concerns with students
Pomona College’s decision to implement a compulsory Ultimate Meal Plan for all students living on campus last year has received mixed responses from students, including a petition this semester calling for the administration to make the meal plan optional. The adoption of the Ultimate Meal Plan was announced April 21,