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Harvey Mudd College

#2 in Best Value Colleges in California
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Claremont, CA
  • 131 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B
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    Harvey Mudd is a highly rated private college located in Claremont, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 844 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Harvey Mudd acceptance rate is 15%. Popular majors include Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics. Graduating 96% of students, Harvey Mudd alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $72,500.
    About Harvey Mudd College...
    Athletic Division
    —
    Athletic Conference
    Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
    Address
    301 Platt Blvd.
    Claremont, CA 91711
    Branch of
    Claremont Colleges System
    Website
    hmc.edu

    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
    15%
    Application Deadline
    January 5
    SAT Range
    1470-1570
    ACT Range
    33-35
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $38,135/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $33,782/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    75%

    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

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Engineering
      77 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      27 Graduates
    • Physics
      26 Graduates
    • Computational and Applied Mathematics
      25 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      22 Graduates
    • Chemistry
      10 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      4 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      4 Graduates
    • Bioinformatics
      2 Graduates
    • Economics
      2 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    844Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    17
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    13%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 5 responses
    Report
    • Nerds obsessed with science
      40%
    • Privileged kids who don't care about the world
      40%
    • Depressed
      20%

    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
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 10 responses
    Report
    • Very challenging but rewarding
      60%
    • Isolated and very focused on work
      40%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $88,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    96%
    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
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    Harvey Mudd College 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!
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    HMC is a great place! The 5C Make it even better! You can find almost everything you want at HMC. If not, then it definitely can be found at the other 5C. That is true for classes, majors, clubs, parties.The professors are very understanding. There is a nice town a mile away, a walk with friends is a good way to take off attention from the work load. Parties are held only during breaks, Friday or Saturday nights with a set time limit from 9pm to 1am. On other nights the quiet hours start at 11pm accomodating students' schedules. The dining hall has a great variety. If you get bored of it, you can go to an other dining hall. You can check their menus on a website.
    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.