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Harvey Mudd College

Private

Claremont, CA

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Harvey Mudd College, in Claremont, CA, is a private very small school, enrolling around 921 students. Harvey Mudd College is highly selective, with an acceptance rate near 13%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $198,257/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate13%
SAT range1500–1570
ACT range34–36
Undergrads921
Yield (admits who enroll)40%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$90,165
4-year grad rate93%
Median earnings, 10yr out$138,687

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Harvey Mudd College weighs your application

From Harvey Mudd College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsVery important
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans33%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs outNot reported

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$198,257/yr
Engineering
Engineering, General$122,845/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity918
Typical room charge$10,963
Typical board charge$8,916

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Harvey Mudd College look for in applicants?

Per Harvey Mudd College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Harvey Mudd College's acceptance rate?

Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA admits approximately 13% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Harvey Mudd College?

Admitted students at Harvey Mudd College typically score between 1500–1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Harvey Mudd College?

Admitted students at Harvey Mudd College typically score between 34–36 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Harvey Mudd College cost?

Harvey Mudd College's total cost of attendance is reported at $90,165 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Harvey Mudd College?

Harvey Mudd College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Harvey Mudd College require students to live on campus?

No -- Harvey Mudd College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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