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Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 13%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $39,347
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $164,248
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Harvey Mudd College is a private nonprofit college in Claremont, CA with 921 undergraduates. It admits 13% of applicants, and admitted students average 1545 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $39,347 per year ($41,333 for families earning under $30,000). 93% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $164,248 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 13%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,792
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 626
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 36%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing730–770
200800
SAT Math770–800
200800
ACT Composite34–36
136
What Harvey Mudd College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $93,131
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $73,100
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$41,333
- $30–48k$11,487
- $48–75k$21,515
- $75–110k$16,864
- $110k+$58,366
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Freshman retention
- 96%
- Median earnings
- $164,248
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 921
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White24%
- Hispanic22%
- Black5%
- Asian20%
Harvey Mudd College FAQ
What is Harvey Mudd College's acceptance rate?+
Harvey Mudd College admits 13% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for Harvey Mudd College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 730–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 770–800 on SAT Math; the average total is 1545.
What ACT score do you need for Harvey Mudd College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 34–36.
Is Harvey Mudd College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Harvey Mudd College?+
In Fall 2023, 4,792 students applied to Harvey Mudd College and 626 were admitted; 224 enrolled.
Does Harvey Mudd College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Harvey Mudd College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Harvey Mudd College require an essay?+
Harvey Mudd College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Harvey Mudd College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $93,131 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $39,347.
What is Harvey Mudd College's graduation rate?+
93% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 115409 · How we use this data
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