Harvey Mudd College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1686 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #464 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #418 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #616 of 1,623 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 47 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Undergraduates
- 951
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.hmc.edu
Harvey Mudd College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Harvey Mudd College has an acceptance rate of 13% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 9% | 21% |
| Applicants | 5,094 | 3,424 | 1,664 |
| Admissions | 645 | 293 | 351 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 115 | 116 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
119 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1500
or below
75% of them
had 1570
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Harvey Mudd College are 1500-1570 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
36 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 34
or below
75% of them
had 36
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Harvey Mudd College are 34-36 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 227 (24%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 204 (21%) |
| Asian | 202 (21%) |
| Two or more races | 111 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 101 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 53 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 49 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Harvey Mudd College is $43,966 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,979 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,883 |
| $48-75K | $17,968 |
| $75-110K | $25,468 |
| $110K+ | $50,665 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $68,262 |
| Tuition in-state | $68,262 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $68,262 |
| Fee in-district | $351 |
| Fee in-state | $351 |
| Fee out-of-state | $351 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 923 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $22,318 |
| Room charge | $11,971 |
| Meal charge | $10,347 |
Harvey Mudd College majors
Harvey Mudd College has granted 209 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Harvey Mudd College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 62 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 52 |
| Computer Science | 37 |
| Physics, General | 10 |
| Chemistry, General | 9 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Mathematics, General | 7 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 7 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Physics, Other | 4 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 209 |
Harvey Mudd College has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harvey Mudd College has published 3,792 scientific papers with 87,603 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 56 | 386 |
| 1994 | 40 | 343 |
| 1995 | 38 | 436 |
| 1996 | 46 | 405 |
| 1997 | 50 | 436 |
| 1998 | 46 | 489 |
| 1999 | 51 | 574 |
| 2000 | 48 | 695 |
| 2001 | 70 | 771 |
| 2002 | 86 | 1118 |
| 2003 | 105 | 1087 |
| 2004 | 93 | 1113 |
| 2005 | 105 | 1293 |
| 2006 | 92 | 1636 |
| 2007 | 106 | 1753 |
| 2008 | 85 | 1866 |
| 2009 | 98 | 2142 |
| 2010 | 93 | 2198 |
| 2011 | 118 | 2510 |
| 2012 | 155 | 2886 |
| 2013 | 134 | 3263 |
| 2014 | 109 | 3598 |
| 2015 | 89 | 3793 |
| 2016 | 97 | 3878 |
| 2017 | 116 | 3974 |
| 2018 | 133 | 4263 |
| 2019 | 144 | 5267 |
| 2020 | 207 | 6060 |
| 2021 | 140 | 6053 |
| 2022 | 127 | 5371 |
| 2023 | 122 | 5595 |
| 2024 | 134 | 5368 |
| 2025 | 84 | 4446 |
Harvey Mudd College alumni
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Tom Preston-Werner
- Occupations
- businesspersonbusiness executivesoftware developerprogrammersoftware engineer
- Biography
-
Thomas Preston-Werner is an American billionaire software developer and entrepreneur. He is an active contributor within the free and open-source software community, most prominently in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he lives.
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Sean Plott
- Enrolled in Harvey Mudd College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in mathematics
- Occupations
- television presenterprofessional gameresports commentator
- Biography
-
Sean Saintmichael Plott, better known as Day, is an American esports commentator, player, event host, streamer and game designer. Plott is best known for his contributions in the professional StarCraft scene, where he regularly appeared first as a player and later as a commentator and host at various tournaments for the game for many years. He has also played other competitive games such as Magic: The Gathering, Hearthstone, and Dota 2. For the latter, Plott co-hosted The International 2017, the game's premier tournament.
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Patri Friedman
- Occupations
- nonprofit administratorsoftware engineerpoker player
- Biography
-
Patri Friedman is an American libertarian, anarcho-capitalist, and theorist of political economy. He founded The Seasteading Institute, a non-profit that explores the creation of sovereign ocean colonies.
-
Donald D. Chamberlin
- Occupations
- computer scientist
- Biography
-
Donald D. Chamberlin is an American computer scientist who is one of the principal designers of the original SQL language specification with Raymond Boyce. He also made significant contributions to the development of XQuery.
General info
| Alternative names | Mudd HMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 373 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 301 Platt Blvd. Claremont, California, 91711 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 9096218000 |