Harvey Mudd College

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Overall Grade
A+

Overall Grade

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Data Sources

A+
Academics
A+
Value
Athletics
B-
Campus
A+
Diversity
A-
Party Scene
A+
Professors
B+
Location
A-
Dorms
A-
Campus Food
A
Student Life
B
Safety

General Information

  • Name: Harvey Mudd College
  • Location: 301 Platt Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
  • Website: hmc.edu
  • Branch of: Claremont Colleges System
  • Enrollment: 906 undergraduate students
  • Acceptance Rate: 13% (Extremely Competitive)
  • Popular Majors: Computational and Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science
  • Graduation Rate: 92%
  • Median Starting Salary: $72,500

Athletics and Rankings

  • Athletics Conference: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • National Rankings:
    • Best Value Colleges in America: #1 of 1,462
    • Best Small Colleges in America: #1 of 947
    • Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America: #1 of 183

Admissions Information

  • Application Deadline: January 5
  • Acceptance Rate: 13%
  • SAT Range: 1480-1560
  • ACT Range: 34-36
  • Application Fee: $70
  • Required Materials: SAT/ACT (considered but not required), High School GPA (considered but not required)
  • Early Decision/Early Action: Yes
  • Accepts Common App: Yes
  • Application Website: Apply Here
  • Admissions Website: Learn More

Cost and Financial Aid

  • Net Price: $39,850/year (National Average: $15,523)
  • Average Financial Aid Awarded: $42,386/year
  • Students Receiving Aid: 72%

Academics

  • Professors: Grade A+
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 8:1
  • Evening Degree Programs: No
  • Student Feedback:
    • 88% agree professors are dedicated.
    • 70% find it easy to get the classes they want.
    • 0% find workload manageable.

Popular Majors

  1. Computational and Applied Mathematics (55 Graduates)
  2. Engineering (51 Graduates)
  3. Computer Science (49 Graduates)

See All Majors: Explore Majors


Online and Distance Learning

  • Offers Online Courses: No
  • Online Learning Breakdown:
    • Mix of Online and On Campus: 0%
    • On Campus Only: 100%
    • Fully Online: 0%
  • Online Programs:
    • Certificate Programs: 0
    • Associate Programs: 0
    • Bachelor’s Programs: 0

Campus Life

  • Freshman Live On-Campus: 100%
  • Daycare Services: No

Student Polls:

  • 94% report no Greek life.
  • 68% say no one pays attention to varsity sports.

Facilities Feedback:

  • Athletics/Recreation: 31% highly rated
  • Dining: 75% highly rated
  • Performing Arts: 38% highly rated

After Graduation

  • Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation: $88,800/year (National Average: $33,028)
  • Employment Rate 2 Years After Graduation: 89%
  • Graduation Rate: 92%
  • Job Confidence: 70% of students feel confident about finding a job in their field.

Student Life

  • Undergraduate Enrollment:
    • Full-Time: 906
    • Part-Time: 16
    • Students Over 25: 0%
  • Pell Grant Recipients: 14%

Polls About Students:

  • Depressed: 27%
  • Nerds obsessed with science: 27%
  • Privileged kids who don’t care about the world: 18%

Contact Information

  • Address:
    Harvey Mudd College
    301 Platt Blvd,
    Claremont, CA 91711
  • Website: hmc.edu

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