Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, California
4-year Private university
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Overview

Harvey Mudd College is a private institution established in 1955 with a suburban setting located at Claremont. It is ranked 16 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $66,255. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 906. It practices a semester-based academic calendar. Harvey Mudd is one of the country’s top math, science, and engineering undergraduate colleges. The school offers a variety of student organizations on campus, from the break-dancing club to the Harvey Wallbangers Climbing Club, among others. As a residential college, freshmen are required to live on campus, and 99 percent of students remain on campus in one of the eight dormitories.

#16 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Claremont, California
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1955
Selectivity Very High
Size Small
906 Undergraduates
Website https://www.hmc.edu

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Engineering
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$84,896
Cost of Attendance
$38,135
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $66,255
Outstate Tuition Fee $66,255
Room and Board Fees $21,710
$100,548 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

13% (Very High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
$70 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, DET. Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
05
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
05
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$54,020 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$48,675 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $84,896
45% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, CSS, State Aid

Merit Scholarships

Available
Harvey S. Mudd Merit Award
Total Worth $10,000
Eligibility All first-year applicants, domestic and international, are considered for the Harvey S. Mudd Merit Award, including those not applying for financial aid. No separate application is required.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance satisfactory academic progress
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
the Esterbrook Merit Award
Total Worth $10,000
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance GPA of 2.75
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

906 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
98% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
88% Students graduate within 6 years