1976. The college focuses primarily on undergraduate education, but in 2007 it established the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, which offers a master's program in finance. Faculty at CMC are noted for exhibiting a more conservative political orientation than those at similar liberal arts institutions. As of 2019, there were 1,338 undergraduate students and postgraduate students.
CMC competes in the NCAA Division III's Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) conference in a joint athletic program with Harvey Mudd College and Scripps College. Notable alumni include prominent politicians and financiers such as Henry Kravis, a significant benefactor of CMC.
== History ==
=== Early history ===
Known as Claremont Men’s College at its founding in September 1946, CMC began with seven faculty and an incoming class of 86 students, many of whom were World War II veterans attending college on the G.I. Bill. Claremont Men's College was the third Claremont College, following Pomona College …
