Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees

Large suburb

13%Acceptance rate
$35,924Average net price / year
92%Graduation rate
$138,687Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,000Median debt at graduation
921Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$68,613
Total cost of attendance
$90,165
Room & board
$22,318
Books & supplies
$800
Average net price
$35,924

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$27,979
$30–48k
$23,883
$48–75k
$17,968
$75–110k
$25,468
$110k+
$50,665

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
12.7%
Average SAT
1545
SAT reading (25–75%)
730–770
SAT math (25–75%)
770–800
ACT composite (25–75%)
34–36

Outcomes

Graduation rate
92%
First-year retention
96%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$115,107
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$138,687
Median debt (graduates)
$25,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
15%
Students with federal loans
33%

Programs: what graduates earn

3 of 29 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Mathematics and Computer Science44$166,573$23,000
Computer Science55$132,265$22,949
Engineering, General53$92,491$22,240

Students

Undergraduates
921
Part-time
0%
Women / men
51% / 49%
White
24%
Hispanic
22%
Black
5%
Asian
20%
International
11%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
8:1
Avg faculty salary
$138,168 / year
Full-time faculty
93%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Website
www.hmc.edu
Also known as
Mudd, HMC

Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 0% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 24% of degrees
  • Engineering – 29% of degrees
  • English – 0% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Harvey Mudd College?

12.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1545 on the SAT.

How much does Harvey Mudd College cost?

The average net price after grants is $35,924 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $68,613 and the full cost of attendance is $90,165.

How much do Harvey Mudd College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $138,687 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

92% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.