UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA 915 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top LACClaremontSTEM Elite
Accept
13.0%
Yield
36.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1480–1560
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
720–770
SAT Math (mid 50%)
760–790
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
34–36
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTENot separately reported in CDS
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$72,699
Total COA
$98,984
Avg need-based aid
$60,616
Avg merit award
$12,326
Net price after avg need aid
$38,368
Harvey Mudd meets 1% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
President's Scholars Program
$72,699 – $72,699 / yr (renewable)
Harvey S. Mudd Merit Award
$10,000 – $10,000 / yr (renewable)
National Merit Scholarship
$1,000 – $2,000 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Harvey Mudd's AP Policy
Harvey Mudd College does not grant credit for AP exams. Placement examinations are offered during orientation and at scheduled times during the academic year for students to be placed into higher-level courses.
Min score
3
Credit cap
0 credits
Mode
Placement only
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Harvey Mudd College seeks to educate engineers, scientists and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities, social sciences and the arts.
Distilled Themes
interdisciplinary educationSTEM focusliberal arts foundationsocial responsibility
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01They live and die by their mission. Applicants who don't show a genuine interest in both STEM and the humanities are a tough sell.
- 02Fit is huge. They want collaborators, not lone wolves. Teamwork and a sense of community are paramount.
- 03Academics are king, but they also want to see a spark of creativity and a desire to make a positive impact on society.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a deep and genuine passion for a specific area of STEM, supported by concrete examples.
- 02Showcase your ability to think critically and creatively, and to connect ideas across different disciplines.
- 03Highlight your collaborative spirit and your commitment to making a difference in the world.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of intellectual curiosity or a narrow focus on just one subject
- An arrogant or overly competitive attitude
- A failure to articulate why Harvey Mudd's unique interdisciplinary approach is the right fit for you
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
The Core Curriculuma rigorous two-year program that provides a strong foundation in all STEM fields.; The Clinic Programa hands-onproject-based learning experience where students work in teams to solve real-world problems for corporate sponsors.; The emphasis on undergraduate researchwith opportunities to work closely with faculty on cutting-edge projects.
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 15, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
Harvey Mudd College does not track demonstrated interest; their official policy states they assume all applicants are interested.
Save the energy
Do not spend effort on interest signals—focus on essays and academics instead.
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