More selective than 92% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
50% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Harvey Mudd College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Harvey Mudd College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Harvey Mudd College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 730 | 770 |
| SAT math | 770 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 36 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1500 | 1570 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Harvey Mudd College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 13% | 730–770 | 770–800 | 34–36 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 13% | 720–770 | 760–790 | 34–36 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Harvey Mudd College compared with other California colleges?
Harvey Mudd College has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | University of California-Los Angeles | 9% | 93% | $12,548 |
| 5 | Claremont McKenna College | 10% | 91% | $28,849 |
| 6 | University of Southern California | 10% | 92% | $32,740 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | 11% | 93% | $13,481 |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | 13% | 92% | $35,924 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland | 17% | — | $25,181 |
| 10 | Pitzer College | 25% | 83% | $34,191 |
| 11 | University of California-San Diego | 27% | 86% | $12,470 |
| 12 | University of California-Irvine | 29% | 87% | $14,251 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Harvey Mudd College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Harvey Mudd College admissions questions
What is the Harvey Mudd College acceptance rate?
Harvey Mudd College accepts 13% of applicants, about 1 in 8. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 626 of 4,792 applicants were admitted.
Does Harvey Mudd College require the SAT or ACT?
Harvey Mudd College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 50% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Harvey Mudd College?
The middle 50% of Harvey Mudd College enrolled first-year students scored 1500–1570 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Harvey Mudd College?
36% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (224 of 626).
Is Harvey Mudd College getting harder to get into?
Harvey Mudd College accepted 13% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 13% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Harvey Mudd College overview