Harvey Mudd College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	926
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	10%
Students retention rate	98%
On-time graduation rate	94%

Located in Claremont, California, Harvey Mudd College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Harvey Mudd College is 10%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Harvey Mudd College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Harvey Mudd College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Harvey Mudd College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

10%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,703

Cost of attendance at Harvey Mudd College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,703

Cost of attendance at Harvey Mudd College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Harvey Mudd College received on average $32,188 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,188

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	26	13%	$5,079	$132,048
Other Federal Grant	96	46%	$4,246	$407,648
State Grant/Scholarships	19	9%	$8,845	$168,054
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	128	62%	$28,193	$3,608,715
Total Grant & Scholarships	130	63%	$32,188	$4,184,417

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Harvey Mudd College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Harvey Mudd College students is 94.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 96.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 93.0%.

94.4%

asian 100.0% 40 students
African American 70.0% 7 students
white 98.5% 64 students
unknown 100.0% 9 students
hispanic 89.7% 35 students
International Students 96.2% 25 students
Mixed Race 87.5% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Harvey Mudd College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Harvey Mudd College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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