Harvey Mudd College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 5,094 applicants, 645 admitted (12.7%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1500–1570, ACT 34–36.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Recommendation(s).
• Important: Application essay, Extracurricular activities, Character/personal qualities.
• Considered: Class rank, Standardized test scores, Interview, Talent/ability, First generation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience.
• Not considered: Alumni/ae relation, Religious affiliation/commitment, Level of applicant's interest.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $93,131 (tuition and fees $68,613; housing and food $22,318; books and supplies $800; other expenses $1,400).
• Undergraduate application fee: $70.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Harvey Mudd College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 5,094 applicants, 645 admitted (12.7%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1500–1570, ACT 34–36.

What does Harvey Mudd College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Recommendation(s). Important: Application essay, Extracurricular activities, Character/personal qualities. Considered: Class rank, Standardized test scores, Interview, Talent/ability, First generation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience. Not considered: Alumni/ae relation, Religious affiliation/commitment, Level of applicant's interest.

How much does it cost to attend Harvey Mudd College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $93,131 (tuition and fees $68,613; housing and food $22,318; books and supplies $800; other expenses $1,400). Undergraduate application fee: $70.