PrivateSuburbanHarvey Mudd College
Mudd
Claremont, California 91711
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Highly selective — top graduate earnings
Harvey Mudd College is a private institution in Claremont with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1537, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A small campus of 915 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
94% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $138,687 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,492.
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History & Fun Facts
- •(January 2021) Harvey Mudd College was founded in 1955, funded by $2 million from the estate of Harvey Seeley Mudd.
- •Classes began in 1957 with a class of 48 students, 7 faculty and one building–Mildred E.
- •By 1966, the campus had grown to 283 students and 43 faculty.
- •Under the presidency of Maria Klawe as of 2006, Harvey Mudd became a leading advocate for women in STEM in higher education.
- •In April 2017, all classes were cancelled for two days in response to tensions on campus over workload, race issues, and mistrust of faculty.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1537
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (26)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
97%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment