There are no undergraduates at Claremont Graduate University. Founded in 1925, it is the graduate-only member of the Claremont Colleges, a cluster of seven schools sharing libraries and a small town east of Los Angeles. Peter Drucker taught here, and the Drucker School of Management carries his name. Students come for management, information systems, economics, psychology and public health.
Claremont, California, United States
Official website: cgu.edu
1925
Private graduate-only university
Member of the Claremont Colleges
Drucker School of Management
$48,000 – $58,000
Full-time graduate tuition, per year
$22,000 – $28,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on cgu.edu before you apply.
MBA (Drucker School)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
MS Information Systems and Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
MA Economics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
MS Financial Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
PhD Psychology
DoctorateDuration
60 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
The Drucker School of Management, named for Peter Drucker.
Graduate-only classes with small cohorts.
Shared libraries and facilities across the Claremont Colleges.
Information systems graduates move into analytics and IT management jobs in Southern California.
Drucker MBAs work in consulting, finance and non-profit leadership.
Many doctoral graduates go into research, evaluation and university teaching.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Dec to Feb
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Some programmes only
Claremont is a leafy college town at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, with a walkable village of cafes and bookshops. Mount Baldy is a short drive for hiking and winter snow.
The Metrolink train reaches Los Angeles Union Station in about an hour. Rent is cheaper than in LA itself, though many students still share houses.
Form I-20 issued by Claremont Graduate University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Most CGU programmes set priority deadlines between December and February for fall entry, and some accept applications later on a space-available basis. Doctoral deadlines are usually earliest.
Most programmes start in fall (late August). A few, including some information systems and management degrees, also admit in spring.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Claremont Graduate University after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
The Drucker MBA, information systems and technology, economics, financial engineering and psychology are the popular choices. You need a bachelor's degree, a statement of purpose and IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90. Some programmes ask for the GRE or GMAT.
Yes. CGU gives merit fellowships that cover part of tuition, and international students are considered at admission. Doctoral students may also get research or teaching roles.
