- Acceptance rate: 13% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 730–770 reading and writing, 770–800 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 34–36 composite
- Average net price: $42,720 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Harvey Mudd College reported: an acceptance rate of 13% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 34–36.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Harvey Mudd College reviews each application.
Harvey Mudd College GPA requirements
Harvey Mudd College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Harvey Mudd College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Harvey Mudd College acceptance rate
Harvey Mudd College admitted 645 of 5,094 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 13%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Harvey Mudd College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Claremont, California, with 951 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Harvey Mudd College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 730 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 770 | 790 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 33 | 35 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1545 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Harvey Mudd College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Harvey Mudd College doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $42,720 a year at Harvey Mudd College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Harvey Mudd College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Harvey Mudd College admitted 13% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Harvey Mudd College test optional?
Yes. Harvey Mudd College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 52% sent SAT scores and 16% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Harvey Mudd College?
It's one factor among several: Harvey Mudd College requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Harvey Mudd College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Harvey Mudd College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 730–770 in reading and writing and 770–800 in math; ACT composite 34–36, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Harvey Mudd College look for?
Harvey Mudd College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Harvey Mudd College accept?
Harvey Mudd College's acceptance rate was 13% for fall 2024: it admitted 645 of 5,094 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Harvey Mudd College?
Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. Harvey Mudd College admitted 13% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Harvey Mudd College?
No. Harvey Mudd College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.
Does it matter at Harvey Mudd College if a parent went there?
No. Harvey Mudd College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Harvey Mudd College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $42,720 a year at Harvey Mudd College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Harvey Mudd College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Harvey Mudd CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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