Harvey Mudd College
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
| Application Essay | Important |
| Class rank | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
Non-academic
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 103
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $64,941
Students with non-need merit aid: 27
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $11,875
Student Debt
Median total debt: $19,500
Students with federal loans: 34.8%
Students with Pell grants: 14.1%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $107,923
After 5 years: $154,095
Majors(26 programs)
- Engineering, General.(68 graduates)
- Mathematics and Computer Science.(52 graduates)
- Computer Science.(47 graduates)
- Physics.(14 graduates)
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.(10 graduates)
- Mathematics.(7 graduates)
- Biology, General.(3 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(3 graduates)
- Chemistry.(3 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(2 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(2 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(1 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(1 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.(1 graduates)
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(1 graduates)
- Research and Experimental Psychology.(1 graduates)
- Economics.(1 graduates)
- Dance.(1 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
- International Relations and National Security Studies.
- Political Science and Government.
- Sociology.
- Music.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 915 students
Admission Rate: 13.1%
Retention Rate: 96.6%
Graduation Rate: 93.8%
Student Demographics
White (23.1%)
Hispanic (23.2%)
Black (5.3%)
Asian (22.3%)
Two or More (10.8%)
International (10.4%)
Gender Distribution
Men (50.4%)
Women (49.6%)