Harvey Mudd College
- 4 Year
- CLAREMONT, CA
College
Harvey Mudd College
- 4 Year
- CLAREMONT, CA
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 138 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade C
- Athleticsgrade unavailable
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B
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About
- Branch of
- Claremont Colleges System
Athletic Division
No data available
Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Harvey Mudd College Rankings
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HMC Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
1490-1570
ACT Range
34-35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$37,192 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$42,347 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
71%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade 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 responses80%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 15 responses0%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 15 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Engineering68 Graduates
- Computational and Applied Mathematics52 Graduates
- Computer Science47 Graduates
- Physics14 Graduates
- Bioinformatics10 Graduates
- Mathematics7 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology3 Graduates
- Biology3 Graduates
- Chemistry3 Graduates
- Drama and Theatre Production2 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
821 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
33
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
No data available
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 13 responsesPoll
71%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 17 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$88,800 / 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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Harvey Mudd College Reviews
Rating 3.73 out of 5 138 reviews
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Attending Harvey Mudd College was a humbling experience. I was able to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics with peers who were similarly passionate. There are boundless opportunities to take courses both on campus or at any of the four other undergraduate Claremont Colleges that are all within a 1-mile radius, just a short walk or quick bike-ride away. I had the opportunity to pursue summer research projects and engage in a thesis project during my senior year. The campus encourages students to present their research across the nation at various conferences. It’s not uncommon for the department sponsoring your research project to also sponsor your attendance at research conferences including paying for hotel, airfare, and a food stipend! Last but most definitely not least, the advisors are passionate about your success and meet with students frequently. I personally met with my advisor on a weekly basis. I am grateful for this amazing undergraduate institution!
The most common response you hear about when asked "why Mudd?" is "the community" and it's true. The community at Mudd is amazing. From the other students to the professors, to the deans, everyone is willing to support you and try to help you in any way they can. Mudders are quirky as to be expected from STEM kids; hard workers who also know how to work hard. It is a wonderful place to grow as a student and person.
As with all schools, the most problematic part of Mudd would be the administration, especially in times of covid. The administration has been far too idealistic which means that they have been withholding information from us such as if classes would be held online or if housing would be open in the hopes that things would get better. While I appreciate the optimism, I believe that we as students would appreciate a more realistic approach especially as the school's decisions will affect our own.
As with all schools, the most problematic part of Mudd would be the administration, especially in times of covid. The administration has been far too idealistic which means that they have been withholding information from us such as if classes would be held online or if housing would be open in the hopes that things would get better. While I appreciate the optimism, I believe that we as students would appreciate a more realistic approach especially as the school's decisions will affect our own.
Current Junior at Mudd. I'm shocked by all the negative reviews from 2015, none of them are at all what I have experienced. Mudd is definetly a challenging school but Core luckily has been lightened a bit and there are more resources now for helping students through core. Speaking of, past core the workload definetly gets easier, it's not forever.
Niche is definetly skewed towards the negative, I believe if you did an onsite survey of Mudd the vast majority of students would tell you they like Mudd. If you are applying to colleges, if possible, come in person instead to get a better snapshot of what Mudd is like.
Niche is definetly skewed towards the negative, I believe if you did an onsite survey of Mudd the vast majority of students would tell you they like Mudd. If you are applying to colleges, if possible, come in person instead to get a better snapshot of what Mudd is like.