Harvey Mudd College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1593 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #441 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #396 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #935 of 1,851 | For Multimedia |
| Top50% | For 46 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Undergraduates
- 905
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- 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 10% and is among the top 2% 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 | 10% | 7% | 16% |
| Applicants | 4,737 | 3,142 | 1,595 |
| Admissions | 473 | 216 | 257 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 225 | 115 | 110 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1480
or below
75% of them
had 1560
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Harvey Mudd College are 1480-1560 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 20%
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 | 234 (26%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 215 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 191 (21%) |
| Two or more races | 89 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 77 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 52 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 41 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Harvey Mudd College is $33,838 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 | $21,439 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,711 |
| $48-75K | $18,616 |
| $75-110K | $22,036 |
| $110K+ | $38,336 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,402 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,402 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,402 |
| Fee in-district | $301 |
| Fee in-state | $301 |
| Fee out-of-state | $301 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 926 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,333 |
| Room charge | $10,592 |
| Meal charge | $8,741 |
Harvey Mudd College majors
Harvey Mudd College has granted 188 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Harvey Mudd College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 58 |
| Computer Science | 48 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 36 |
| Mathematics, General | 15 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 6 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 188 |
Harvey Mudd College has a graduation rate of 94%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 93% | 96% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harvey Mudd College has published 2,884 scientific papers with 54,377 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31 | 204 |
| 1991 | 43 | 207 |
| 1992 | 46 | 320 |
| 1993 | 46 | 305 |
| 1994 | 33 | 280 |
| 1995 | 30 | 383 |
| 1996 | 41 | 330 |
| 1997 | 46 | 388 |
| 1998 | 42 | 413 |
| 1999 | 44 | 492 |
| 2000 | 43 | 553 |
| 2001 | 69 | 648 |
| 2002 | 58 | 737 |
| 2003 | 86 | 887 |
| 2004 | 79 | 875 |
| 2005 | 81 | 1009 |
| 2006 | 73 | 1229 |
| 2007 | 96 | 1402 |
| 2008 | 75 | 1434 |
| 2009 | 70 | 1694 |
| 2010 | 79 | 1748 |
| 2011 | 90 | 1871 |
| 2012 | 98 | 2137 |
| 2013 | 104 | 2350 |
| 2014 | 100 | 2493 |
| 2015 | 82 | 2602 |
| 2016 | 91 | 2680 |
| 2017 | 95 | 2764 |
| 2018 | 96 | 2925 |
| 2019 | 139 | 3610 |
| 2020 | 127 | 3876 |
| 2021 | 132 | 4538 |
| 2022 | 97 | 3680 |
Harvey Mudd College alumni
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Michael G. Wilson
- Occupations
- film produceractorscreenwriterwriter
- Biography
-
Michael Gregg Wilson, is an American-British screenwriter and film producer, best known for his association with the James Bond film series.
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Tom Preston-Werner
- Occupations
- business executivesoftware developerprogrammersoftware engineercomputer scientist
- 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
- esports commentatortelevision presenterprofessional gamer
- Biography
-
Sean Saintmichael Plott, better known as Day, is an American esports commentator, player, event host, 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, neoreactionary, anarcho-capitalist, and theorist of political economy. He founded The Seasteading Institute, a non-profit that explores the creation of sovereign ocean colonies.
General info
| Alternative names | Mudd HMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 332 |
| 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 |