Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, California · Private, a large suburb · 921 undergraduates
Is it hard to get into Harvey Mudd?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPAConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayRequired
How much does Harvey Mudd cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $41,333 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,487 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,515 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,864 |
| Over $110,000 | $58,366 |
- Room and board on campus
- $23,434 a year; $11,182 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $800 a year
- The school's own grants
- 68% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $38,600
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Harvey Mudd students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Harvey Mudd graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Harvey Mudd students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Harvey Mudd?
- Background
- White 24%, Hispanic 22%, Black 5%, Asian 20%, Two or more 12%, International 11%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 917 beds
What do Harvey Mudd graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 92 | $182,273 | $155,171 | $22,232 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 115 | $95,545 | $149,465 | $26,000 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 23 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 40 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 96 | $170,800 | Hidden | $24,004 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Science, Technology and Society | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare Harvey Mudd with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Social sciences