When Do Claremont McKenna Decisions Come Out? Class of 2031 Notification Dates

Claremont McKenna decisions come out on a schedule set by your application round. Early Decision I (ED I) applicants hear back by December 15, Early Decision II (ED II) applicants by February 15, and Regular Decision (RD) applicants by April 1. Waitlisted and transfer applicants follow their own timelines.

If you’ve applied to Claremont McKenna, this guide gives you the 2026-2027 release dates for every first-year round, the waitlist, and transfer decisions, plus the steps to take after each outcome.

• When Does Claremont McKenna Release Decisions?
• When Do Claremont McKenna Waitlist Decisions Come Out?
• When Do Claremont McKenna Transfer Decisions Come Out?
• What to Do After Receiving Your Claremont McKenna Decision
• Waiting on Claremont McKenna’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Takeaways

When Does Claremont McKenna Release Decisions?

Claremont McKenna releases first-year decisions in three rounds:

Source: Claremont McKenna College Office of Admission

Results can arrive a few days early, so watch your email and your application portal as each date approaches.

When do Claremont McKenna Early Decision decisions come out?

ED I decisions come out by December 15, 2026 and ED II decisions by February 15, 2027. Admitted ED I students reply in early January, and admitted ED II students reply in late February.

Three outcomes are possible:

• An admit gives you an offer, and because ED is binding, you commit to enroll and withdraw your other applications by the reply date.
• A defer moves your application into the RD pool for a second review, and you receive a final decision by April 1 alongside RD applicants.
• A deny closes your application for the cycle.

When do Claremont McKenna Regular Decision results come out?

RD results come out by April 1, 2027. Admitted students have until May 1 to reply and submit an enrollment deposit, which gives you the full window to compare offers and aid packages from every school.

Three outcomes are possible in the regular round:

• An admit gives you until May 1 to confirm your enrollment.
• A waitlist keeps you in consideration if spots open after admitted students make their choices.
• A deny closes your application for the cycle.

Haven’t applied yet? See every Claremont McKenna application deadline

Before you can wait on a decision, you need to submit an application on time. Our guide to Claremont McKenna application deadlines covers every date for ED I, ED II, RD, transfer, and financial aid.

When Do Claremont McKenna Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

Claremont McKenna admits students from the waitlist on a rolling basis after the May 1 reply deadline, and offers continue through May and June. There is no single notification day, because offers go out as admitted students decline their spots and seats open.

Treat the waitlist as a long shot and commit to a school that admitted you by May 1.

When Do Claremont McKenna Transfer Decisions Come Out?

Claremont McKenna releases transfer decisions by December 3, 2026 for spring entry and by May 4, 2027 for fall entry.

Spring transfer students who are admitted have two weeks to reply, with a reply date of December 17. Fall transfer students have four weeks, with a reply date of June 1.

What to Do After Receiving Your Claremont McKenna Decision

Your next steps depend on which of the four outcomes you receive:

If you are waitlisted and later receive an offer, you can accept it and withdraw from the school where you already paid a deposit. The tradeoff is that you will usually forfeit that deposit, which is typically non-refundable. Because offers come after May 1 and arrive as seats open, committing fully to your backup school in the meantime is the safest approach.

If you are denied and Claremont McKenna remains a long-term goal, you can apply as a transfer student after completing coursework at another college.

Waiting on Claremont McKenna’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance

The weeks between submitting and hearing back still count. Students who are still finishing applications can use that time to tighten essays and lock in a balanced school list, and students who have already applied can plan for each possible result.

AdmissionSight’s Standard College Counseling program pairs you with an advisor who guides you through the full admissions process: building your school list, developing essays, sharpening your activity list, and managing every deadline on your calendar.

If Claremont McKenna has already deferred or waitlisted you, our Ad Hoc Consulting gives you focused, one-off support for the task in front of you. You can book a session to draft a letter of continued interest, decide which new achievements belong in an update, or compare offers before the May 1 deposit date.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What time of day do Claremont McKenna decisions come out?

Claremont McKenna does not publish a release time. Because the college lists each date as a “by” date, results can arrive earlier in the day or a few days ahead of it. Check your email and your application portal throughout the week of your round’s date.

2. When does Claremont McKenna release Early Decision decisions?

The Claremont McKenna decision date for ED I is by December 15, and for ED II, it is by February 15. Admitted ED I students reply in early January, and admitted ED II students reply in late February.

3. When does Claremont McKenna release Regular Decision results?

Claremont McKenna releases RD results by April 1. Admitted students have until May 1 to reply and submit an enrollment deposit.

4. Can I appeal if Claremont McKenna rejects my application?

Claremont McKenna describes no appeals process for undergraduate admission decisions, so plan as though a denial is final for that cycle. If you still want to attend, you can apply as a transfer student after completing coursework at another college.

5. How does Claremont McKenna notify applicants of their decision?

Watch the email address on your application and log in to your applicant portal on the release date. The portal is where you should expect to find your decision.

Takeaways

• Claremont McKenna releases ED I decisions by December 15, ED II decisions by February 15, and RD results by April 1.
• ED I admits reply in early January, ED II admits reply in late February, and RD admits reply by May 1.
• Waitlist offers roll out after May 1 and continue through May and June.
• Spring transfer decisions come out by December 3, and fall transfer decisions by May 4.
• If you are still preparing your application or need help responding to a deferral or waitlist, working with a college admissions expert can help you make the strongest case.