B+
Very Good
Score: 72/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
98/100 · earnings-weighted

Harvey Mudd College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Claremont, California 91711
Harvey Mudd College campus, Claremont, CA
Harvey Mudd College campus, Claremont, CA. Photo: The original uploader was Imagine at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
96/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
B+
81/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
B+
70/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

949
Total Enrollment
94%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
13%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Harvey Mudd College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$138,687
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$115,107
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
91.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,545
Average SAT
35
Median ACT
15.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 100th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Harvey Mudd College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$132,265$198,257+85%#13 of 349#14$22,949
Mathematics and Computer Science$166,573————$23,000
Engineering$92,491$122,845+37%#3 of 57#5$22,240

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Harvey Mudd College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,039,051
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,315/mo — vs ~$1,285/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91763 (3.4% cap, Montclair)

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🏆 Where Harvey Mudd College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Mathematics and Computer Science
of 15 schools
#14
Engineering, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $65,954 $65,954
Room $11,566
Board $10,144
Total Cost (On-Campus) $90,165 $90,165

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
17%
Receive Pell Grants
34%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

949
Total Students
49%
Women
93%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Hispanic 22%
Black 5%
Asian 23%
Two or More 10%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Harvey Mudd College?
Harvey Mudd College has an acceptance rate of 13%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Harvey Mudd College?
Tuition at Harvey Mudd College is $65,954 for in-state students and $65,954 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Harvey Mudd College?
The graduation rate at Harvey Mudd College is 94%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Harvey Mudd College a good school?
Harvey Mudd College has a Repit College Score of 72/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Harvey Mudd College?
Harvey Mudd College has a total enrollment of 949 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology