College comparison

Claremont McKenna vs Wellesley

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Claremont McKenna Claremont, CA	Wellesley Wellesley, MA
Acceptance rateClaremont McKenna College is more selective	10%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1560	1460–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,388	2,300
Avg net price	$28,849	$25,496
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Claremont, CA	Wellesley, MA

Quick answers

Is Claremont McKenna College or Wellesley College harder to get into?

Claremont McKenna College is more selective: Claremont McKenna College's acceptance rate is approximately 10% and Wellesley College's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Claremont McKenna College vs Wellesley College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1560 at Claremont McKenna College and 1460–1560 at Wellesley College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.