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Harvey Mudd College

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Claremont, California 91711

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

Harvey Mudd College is a private institution in Claremont with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1537, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A small campus of 915 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

94% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $138,687 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,492.

Established
1955
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Official: Men's, Stag Women's, AthenasUnofficial: Wally the Wart
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III
13%Acceptance
1537SAT Avg
915Students
8:1Student:Faculty
94%Grad Rate
$138,687Earnings 10yr
$32,492Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Harvey Mudd College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate13.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1537

Reading & WritingMid: 735
720770
MathMid: 785
760790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 35
3436

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

13.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1537

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$66,255
Room & Board$21,710
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$84,896
Average Net Price$32,492
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,340
$30–48K$6,818
$48–75K$18,937
$75–110K$18,551
$110K+$52,642

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,492

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
915
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23%
Black 5%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 22%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate93.8%
Freshman Retention96.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$115,107
8 Years$144,598
10 Years$138,687

Rankings

U.S. News
#29
Forbes
#184
Washington Monthly
#2

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
31 mi(54 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
101 mi(175 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
327 mi(567 min)

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