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Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, California · Private · 921 undergrads

Harvey Mudd admits 12% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027.

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Can I get into Harvey Mudd?

12% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1500–1560 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

5,217 applied, 643 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Harvey Mudd cost?

$39,347 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $93,131.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$41,333
$30,000–$48,000$11,487
$48,000–$75,000$21,515
$75,000–$110,000$16,864
over $110,000$58,366

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Harvey Mudd due?

6 days left

6days
Early decisionBinding
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
57days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027
57days
Regular decision
Due Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027

Merit scholarships: apply by Feb 1, 2027.

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Checked on hmc.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Harvey Mudd need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 52% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1530 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on hmc.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

921
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Claremont, CA.
96%
of first-years come back for year two.
78%
finish in four years. 94% within six.
$164.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Harvey Mudd is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Nov 15Colleges due Jan 5Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in CaliforniaColleges for a 1500 SATColleges that meet full need

Questions people ask

Is Harvey Mudd College test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Harvey Mudd is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on hmc.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Harvey Mudd College's acceptance rate?
12% for fall 2025: 643 of 5,217 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Harvey Mudd College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1500 to 1560 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Harvey Mudd College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $21,515 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $93,131.
When is the Harvey Mudd College application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision is due Nov 15, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 5, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027. Checked on hmc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Harvey Mudd College have early decision?
Yes. 109 of 594 early decision applicants were admitted (18%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.