Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, California · Private
Harvey Mudd College admitted 12% of 5,217 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1500–1560 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 94% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Harvey Mudd College
Enter a score to see whether Harvey Mudd College is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 12% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 18% (109 of 594), compared with 12% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
685 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 439 took it, and 0 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Harvey Mudd College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Recommendations
Important
- Essay
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $90,165 a year. After grants, students paid $42,720 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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