Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Northeastern University Professional ProgramsNot rated
- Claremont McKennaHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1400–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 29–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northeastern University Professional ProgramsNot reported
- Claremont McKennaTest-optional
How they read a record
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Not reported
Claremont McKenna
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Northeastern University Professional Programs | Claremont McKenna |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | – | Very important |
| High school record | – | Required |
| Class rank | – | Considered |
| College-prep program | – | Required |
| Recommendations | – | Required |
| Essay | – | Required |
| Legacy status | – | Considered |
| Work experience | – | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | – | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | – | Required |
| Other tests | – | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Claremont McKenna College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Claremont McKenna College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Claremont McKenna College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why