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Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA |
Main Address301 Platt Blvd Claremont, CA 91711-5901 https://www.hmc.edu/ |
Admission Office301 Platt Boulevard Claremont, CA 91711-5901 (909) 621-8011 Fax : (909) 607-7046 admission@hmc.edu Contact : Peter Osgood Director of Admission |
Type of SchoolSmall Private college of engineering liberal arts college 4-year school Coed Regionally Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges College Board Member College Board Code: 4341 |
Quick FactsRegular Application Deadline : January 5 Percentage of students graduating within 6 years : 92.0% Total undergraduates : 895 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 224 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 100.0% Average financial aid package : $50,030.00 In-State Tuition : $58,910.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $58,910.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableBachelor's |
SettingLarge Town (10-50k) Suburban Residential campus |
Other CharacteristicsA member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of 5 undergraduate and 2 graduate institutions on adjoining campuses. Campuses share facilities and resources; cross registration is available within the 5 undergraduate colleges, which include Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona and Scripps Colleges. |
AdmissionRegular application due: Jan 5 Priority application due : -- College will notify student of admission : Apr 1 Student must reply to acceptance by : May 1 (or within 1 week(s) if notified after May 1st) Housing deposit due : May 1 |
Early Decision And ActionEarly decision application due : Nov 5 College will notify student of early decision by : Dec 15 Other early decision deadline : Jan 5 College will notify student of other early decision by : Feb 15 |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Feb 15 SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : Feb 1 Financial Aid Priority Application due : Feb 1 College will notify student : Apr 1 Student must reply : May 1 |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : Mar 15 College will notify student of transfer decision by : May 5 Transfer priority application date : -- Transfer student must reply : Jun 1 Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : Mar 2 Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : May 5 Student must reply to financial aid decision by : Jun 1 |
International StudentsFall application due : Jan 5 |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Student-faculty ratio : 8 to 1 Degrees Offered in : Bachelor's degrees Graduating in 6 years : 92.0% Returning for sophomore year : 97.0% |
Accreditation and AssociationsRegionally Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges College Board Member |
Most Popular MajorsBachelor's |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Biological & Biomedical Sciences Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Engineering Mathematics & Statistics Physical Sciences |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsCross-Registration Double Major Independent Study Internships Student-Designed Major Dual Enrollment of High School Students |
Off-Campus Study OptionsStudy Abroad |
Computer ServicesDorms wired for access to campus-wide network Dorms wired for high speed internet connections Student web hosting available Wireless network available Computer repair service available on campus |
Campus General InformationSize : Small Unique Facilities : observatory, biological field station, high performance parallel processor Geographic Location : 35 miles from Los Angeles Large Town Suburban Residential Campus Total undergraduates : 895 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 224 Degree-seeking undergrads : 893 Graduate enrollment : -- |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 19 Full time students average age : 19 In state students : 46.0% Out of state students : 54.0% Part Time students : <1% |
Race/EthnicityTwo or more races : 11.0% Black African American : 4.0% Asian : 20.0% Hispanic/Latino : 20.0% Race Ethnicity Unknown : 6.0% White : 31.0% Non-Resident Alien : 8.0% |
Other Activities & OrganizationsOther Activities & Organizations : Student-directed honor code governs academic and non-academic life on campus. Student Newspaper : The Muddraker |
Housing PoliciesFirst-year students living in college housing : 100.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 98.0% |
Housing OptionsApartments For Married Students Apartments For Single Students Coed Housing |
Additional Housing OptionsHousing deposit : $150.00 Housing deposit due : May 1 Housing deposit is partially refunded if student does not enroll. Car is not allowed for freshman Pet is allowed in the Dorm |
General AthleticsSport Member : NCAA |
Sport's Levels AvailableIntercollegiate Intramural Club NCAA Division III |
Counseling And WellnessAlcohol/substance abuse counseling Chaplain/spiritual director Career counseling Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling Health services Minority students services Personal counseling Women's services Economically disadvantaged students services |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesPartial services for students with learning disabilities Wheelchair Accessibility |
Academic Support ProgramsLearning center Reduced course load Study skills assistance Tutoring Writing center |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
Campus Ministries |
Y |
Choral Groups |
Y |
Concert Band |
Y |
Dance Activity |
Y |
Drama/Theater |
Y |
Film Society |
N |
Fraternities |
N |
Government or Political Activity |
Y |
International Student Organization |
Y |
Jazz Band |
Y |
Literary Magazine |
Y |
Marching Band |
N |
Model United Nations |
N |
Music Ensembles |
Y |
Musical Theater |
N |
Opera |
N |
Pep Band |
N |
Radio Station |
Y |
Sororities |
N |
Student Newspaper |
Y |
Symphony Orchestra |
Y |
Television Station |
N |
Yearbook |
Y |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
Baseball |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III |
Basketball |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Cross-Country |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Diving |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate |
Equestrian |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Fencing |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Field Hockey |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Football |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III |
Golf |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Lacrosse |
Women's Intercollegiate Men's Club Women's NCAA Division III |
Rugby |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Soccer |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's Club Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Softball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's NCAA Division III |
Swimming |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Table tennis |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Tennis |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Track and Field |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate |
Track: Indoor |
Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Track: Outdoor |
Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Ultimate Frisbee |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Volleyball |
Women's Intercollegiate Men's Club Women's NCAA Division III |
Water Polo |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Other Sports : cycling, men's roller hockey, women's roller derby
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $70.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Total applicants : 4,045 Admitted : 553 Enrolled : 224 Most selective 14.0% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : 437 Admitted early admission : 85 Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : -- Plan Available for early admission : Early decision Offered place on waitlist : 500 Number accepting place : 341 Accepted from list : 9
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Very ImportantAcademic GPA Application Essay Recommendations Rigor of secondary school record |
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ImportantCharacter/Personal Qualities Extracurricular Activities |
ConsideredAlumni Relation Class Rank First generation college student Geographical Residence Interview Racial/Ethnic Status Standardized Test Scores State Residency Talent/Ability Volunteer Work Work Experience |
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Test Policies for Admission Decisions |
Test Policies for placementInstitution's own exam |
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SAT score use policyHighest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
Other Test PoliciesFor students applying in 2021 and 2022, we will be test-optional for the SAT and the ACT. We no longer require or consider SAT subject tests. |
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A note from the collegeSchool record, academic grades, recommendations, and essays are most important. All students who enroll at Harvey Mudd must have taken a full-year high school course (or equivalent) in calculus, chemistry and physics. |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing700 - 800 : 84.0% 600 - 699 : 16.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
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SAT Math700 - 800 : 98.0% 600 - 699 : 2.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
ACT Composite30 - 36 : 98.0% 24 - 29 : 2.0% |
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ACT Math30 - 36 : 99.0% 24 - 29 : 1.0% |
ACT English30 - 36 : 97.0% 24 - 29 : 3.0% |
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Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : No Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : No Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : No AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes From the college: In general even introductory courses at HMC go significantly beyond a normal AP course. As a result, success in AP courses will not typically influence credit or placement decisions, although some departments offer opportunities to place out of certain courses through our own assessments. The rules for advanced placement are listed on each department's website. |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
English |
0 |
4 |
Math |
0 |
4 |
Science |
0 |
4 |
Science Lab |
0 |
2 |
Social Studies |
0 |
2 |
Foreign Language |
0 |
2 |
History |
0 |
2 |
Academic Electives |
0 |
2 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
SAT Math |
780 - 800 |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
710 - 770 |
ACT Composite |
33 - 35 |
Exam |
Min Score Required |
Number of Credits (By semester credits) |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Applicable Program |
Biology |
5 |
--* |
BIO 52 |
All |
Computer Science A |
5 |
--* |
-- |
All |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
5 |
--* |
-- |
All |
Physics C: Mechanics |
5 |
--* |
-- |
All |
*Check with the related academic department at the college for more information.
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats% of scholarship / grants : 88.0% % of loans / jobs : 12.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 100.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 57.0% % Judged to have need : 84.0% % that were offered aid : 84.0% % that had need fully met : 100.0% % of need met : 100.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $50,030.00 Avg non need-based aid : $8,164.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $48,474.00 Avg need-based loan : $3,066.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $29,139.00 |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Feb 1 Regular Financial Aid Deadline : Feb 1 Financial Aid Notification Date : Apr 1 Respond By Date : May 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Gilma Lopez Financial aid office phone : (909) 621-8055 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA State aid form Business / farm supplement CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Noncustodial Profile |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $1,824.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): -- Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Financial Aid PoliciesThis school practices need-blind admissions. |
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Scholarship OpportunitiesHarvey S. Mudd Merit Award: for first-time first-year students in science and technology programs; $10,000 annually for 4 years; must maintain minimum 2.75 GPA. |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics |
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Work Study ProgramsNights For part-time students Weekends |
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Tuition payment plansInstallment payment |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
In-state tuition and fees: |
$58,910.00 |
$58,910.00 |
$58,910.00 |
Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$58,910.00 |
$58,910.00 |
$58,910.00 |
Room and board: |
$18,679.00 |
$11,182.00 |
$4,063.00 |
Books and supplies: |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
Estimated personal expenses: |
$1,400.00 |
$1,400.00 |
$1,400.00 |
Transportation expenses: |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Estimated Total In-state: |
$79,789.00 |
$72,292.00 |
$65,173.00 |
Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$79,789.00 |
$72,292.00 |
$65,173.00 |
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Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: -- Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 3 Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 64 Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 64 Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 64 |
Admission Requirements (Required)High School Transcript College Transcript(s) Essay or Personal Statement Statement of good standing from Prior Institution(s) |
Admission Requirements (Recommended)Standardized Test Scores |
Students who applied for transferTotal students who applied for transfer: 86 Transfers admitted percentage: 6.0% Transfers admitted: 6 Transfers enrolled percentage: 3.0% Transfers enrolled: 3 Students who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 33.0% Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 67.0% |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall |
Transfers accepted asSophomore Junior |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer) |
Services for students transferring OUT of this schoolTransfer advisor |
Special RequirementsLimited transfer admissions, dependent on freshman enrollment. Transfer students must have completed 2 or more terms, provide recommendations from previous institution, one mathematics or science and one humanities or social science; course descriptions of college work. |
Admission for International StudentsInternational Application Due for Fall 2021: Jan 5 Application fee: $70.00 |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $58,910.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $18,679.00 Room & Board(off-campus): $11,182.00 Additional estimated expenses: -- Costs per credit hour: $1,824.00 |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for need based aid International students eligible for non-need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $802,152.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 24 Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms: CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Foreign Student Certification of Finances Foreign Student Financial Aid Application |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -- TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 100 TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsSpecial International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser |