Harvey Mudd College
Founded 1955
President Harriet Nembhard (President)
Fees USD 62,916
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Harvey Mudd College is a private liberal arts college focused on science, engineering, and mathematics, founded in 1955 as part of the Claremont Colleges consortium in Claremont, California. HMC consistently produces more PhD graduates per capita than any other undergraduate institution in the US and ranks #1 for CS undergraduate education. The college enrolls approximately 900 students and is known for its rigorous STEM curriculum combined with a required humanities core.
Majors
- Computer Science — Ranked #1 CS undergraduate program nationally
- Engineering — Broad ABET-accredited engineering with humanities core
- Mathematics — Pure and applied mathematics
- Physics — Rigorous physics with research opportunities
- Chemistry and Biology — Pre-health and research sciences
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or QuestBridge
- Test Scores: Required; middle 50% SAT 1510–1580, ACT 35–36
- Acceptance Rate: ~13%
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1
- Regular Decision: January 5