- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA
- CampusB
- AthleticsNG
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationB-
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB+
Harvey Mudd College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference
Harvey Mudd College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13%
SAT Range
1420-1580
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$35,460/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 100%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.12 responses
- 79%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.14 responses
- 0%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.14 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
829Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
—
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.12 responses
Poll
- 69%
- of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.16 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$74,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%- 83%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.6 responses
Harvey Mudd College Reviews
128 reviews
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The academics are fantastic, just as rigorous the school an former students indicate, and I definitely feel like I am learning enough to get a career.
However, I am concerned about the political atmosphere. The professors, students, and even the president of our school openly display their political leanings, which I think is inappropriate. For example, the day after Donald Trump was elected, one of my finals was postponed, my physics teacher sobbed in class, and my chemistry course was canceled. I understand and fully support the college's faculty to have these opinions, though I feel it was extremely inappropriate to express these views in lieu of teaching.
In addition, the school's administration has begun giving into left -leaning organizations on campus, eventually causing two whole days of class to be canceled. These educational hindrances are not what I am paying $70,000+ for.
However, I am concerned about the political atmosphere. The professors, students, and even the president of our school openly display their political leanings, which I think is inappropriate. For example, the day after Donald Trump was elected, one of my finals was postponed, my physics teacher sobbed in class, and my chemistry course was canceled. I understand and fully support the college's faculty to have these opinions, though I feel it was extremely inappropriate to express these views in lieu of teaching.
In addition, the school's administration has begun giving into left -leaning organizations on campus, eventually causing two whole days of class to be canceled. These educational hindrances are not what I am paying $70,000+ for.
Academics at Harvey Mudd are exceptional. It is rigorous and not always rewarding, but at the end of the day, you learn a lot. Plenty of exciting classes to take, both at Mudd and at the other 5Cs. Mudders are easy to get along with. Only major issue with Mudd is the lack of grade inflation which can hurt your chances of getting into a top Grad school program. Getting a job after graduating from Mudd is easier and very rewarding.
Overall, it's a great education. No matter your grades, it will not be hard to find a job as a HMC graduate. However, core is hard, there are issues with diversity and mental health, and people are overworked and often, very unhappy. It's a four-year intensive boot-camp that will break you down.