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.
Tag: Williams College
William Dudley kicks off first semester as CMC’s sixth president
William Dudley took on the mantle of president at Claremont McKenna College in July, officially succeeding Hiram Chodosh. Originally a philosophy professor and most recently the president of Washington & Lee University, Dudley will be the college’s sixth president.
P-P lacrosse off to flying start on the back of NCAA Elite Eight appearance
Sagehens’ lacrosse has flown into the 2025 season, sitting first in SCIAC with a 3-0 record. Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) defeated UChicago — who travelled across the country to face the Hens — 14-10 on Sunday, Feb. 23.
Sagehens softball milk victory in game one but suffer udder defeat in game two to split weekend series versus the Ephs
Pitching ’til the cows come home. Although Sagehens softball’s elite pitching moo-ved them past the Williams College Ephs in game one, their arms couldn’t save their bats in game two, splitting the series against one of the best teams in the country.
5C international students respond to new ICE immigration rules
News that Pomona and Scripps classes will be online next semester came two days after an ICE announcement that has left international students unsure of next steps.