Claremont McKenna College
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Athletes at CMC exemplify the student athlete. While many student athletes at other schools need to choose between their sport and a social life, at CMC, it is very possible to have both. Some athletes are even in season twice a year.

Because of CMC's size, everybody knows a varsity student athlete (roughly 40% of students play varsity). Even more students are involved in club teams and pick-up games, making campus a very athletic place. CMC joins forces with Harvey Mudd and Scripps to make the "Claremont-Mudd-Scripps" teams (CMS). CMS plays Division III, and they are very successful. Popular spectator sports include men’s water polo, football, and women’s volleyball. All in all, CMS isn't overly competitive, with one exception: The Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens. Any game between CMS and Pomona-Pitzer is highly attended with boisterous fans. Games against other schools draw small crowds of close friends of the athletes. Admission is free.

Non-varsity athletes have just as much fun as their varsity counterparts. Intramural sports are alive and well at CMC, and inter-dorm competition is intense. The most popular IM is inner tube water polo, which draws huge crowds of athletes and spectators. CMC does have required gym, which comes in every variety of activity. From ballroom dancing to rock climbing, tennis to yoga, there is a gym class for everyone. CMCers are a very active bunch who enjoy a healthy dose of competition and fun.
 

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stagswag15

Economics '15

4.2

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Fun for Everyone

Sports are played by a good amount of the student body whether team or club. If you want to play a sport its offered. Last semester I spent my Tuesday and Thursday afternoons playing golf on the college's dime.

May 01, 2012

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oldschool1

Economics '12

3.5

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Great, If You Don't Want to Go Pro or Don't Care for a D1 Program

We have an excellent tennis, lacrosse, and rugby team that do well every year. Football games are fun to watch but unfortunately the team is only OK as the school does not put a lot of money into it! Just got a new football coach, hopefully things will change. The cheerleading team is a joke with 5 or 6 wannabes in it....

I don't know if this factors in but ROTC is quite a reputable program at CMC.

Oct 29, 2011

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CMCer

Asian Studies '14

4.2

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Good but No Swimming Intramural

If you are a swimmer on one of the college teams, then things are perfect. If you were on the swim team in high school but perhaps not good enough for the team or did not want such a time commitment, there is no intermediate option for swim practise for you. Sad! Nevertheless the facilities are good and options for other sports are plenty. Use the Scripps gym. It is AMAZING.

Apr 21, 2011

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