The Basics About Harvey Mudd College
Harvey Mudd College is a private institution that was founded in 1955. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 757, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 33 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Harvey Mudd College's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 18. Its tuition and fees are $40,390.
Overview: Harvey Mudd College
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1955
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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757
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$194,705,411
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/2
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Application fee:
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$60
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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34%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,390
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Student Life at Harvey Mudd College
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Harvey Mudd College is located in Claremont, Calif., 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Harvey Mudd is one of the country’s top math, science, and engineering undergraduate colleges. The school offers a variety of student organizations on campus, from the break-dancing club to the Harvey Wallbangers Climbing Club, among others. The college does not recognize national fraternities or sororities on campus. Harvey Mudd competes in a joint intercollegiate athletics program with Claremont McKenna College and Scripps College, fielding NCAA Division III varsity sports for men and women in theSouthern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.As a residential college, freshmen are required to live on campus, and 99 percent of students remain on campus in one of the eight dormitories.
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Other Facts About Harvey Mudd College
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Harvey Mudd College offers a Bachelor of Science degree in math, science, and engineering majors. The school is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium, which includes Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Pomona College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences. The school was founded by Harvey S. Mudd, a successful mining engineer. A well-known annual school tradition is Foster’s Run, organized by the Gonzo Unicycle Madness club, during which unicyclists ride to a local donut shop. Notable alumni include astronauts George Nelson and Stan Love, as well as U.S. diplomat Richard H. Jones.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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According to its mission statement, Harvey Mudd College seeks to educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities and the social sciences so that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society. The founders of Harvey Mudd College thus envisioned a distinctive educational experience for its students combining unusual breadth in their technical education with a firm academic grounding in the humanities and social sciences. The required curriculum has three components: the Common Core, which provides the foundation for advanced study; the program in Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts which emphasizes the liberal arts nature of a Harvey Mudd College education; and the Major, which builds depth and technical competence. Unifying all of these is an emphasis on strong oral and written communications, the development of computational skills, and direct experience with a research or design project. For example, Harvey Mudd College's signature Clinic Program provides students with an opportunity to work as part of a team on real projects that entrepreneurs, companies, or national laboratories sponsor. The academic programs are demanding, but the College fosters cooperation rather than competition under a successful student-led Honor Code. Almost every student lives on campus, where the atmosphere is characterized not only by trust, freedom, and responsibility, but also by a sense of humor, fun, and creativity. Students at Harvey Mudd College enjoy the kind of personal attention, small classes, and close working relationships with faculty mentors associated with the finest liberal arts colleges. Students also benefit from the advantages of a larger institution because of the unique Claremont University Consortium, whose member colleges are located across the street from one another and make available classes, dining halls, libraries, parties, sports teams, and other resources far beyond those any one such school could provide. Under the leadership of its new president, Maria Klawe, Harvey Mudd College has developed a vision for its future around six themes: (1) Innovation, Leadership, and Impact, Especially in Engineering, Science and Mathematics; (2) Focus on Experiential and Interdisciplinary Learning; (3) Unsurpassed Excellence and Diversity at All Levels; (4) Nurturing and Developing the Whole Person; (5) Global Engagement and Informed Contributions to Society; and (6) Improvement of Infrastructure and Resources to Support HMC's Commitment to Excellence and Building Community. The College is on its way to realizing its vision.
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Applications: Harvey Mudd College
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/2
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 10 (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/15
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/15
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$60
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.hmc.edu/admission1/applyingforadmission.html
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$300
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$150
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Refundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Peter Osgood
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Admissions office phone number:
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(909) 621-8011
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Harvey Mudd College
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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02/20
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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02/20
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in History:
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1
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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3
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Total high school units required:
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16
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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2
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High school units recommended in History:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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2
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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2
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Total high school units recommended:
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3
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Entering Class Statistics: Harvey Mudd College
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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34%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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46%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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33%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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2,205
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Number of applicants accepted:
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751
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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207
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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23%
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Number of male applicants:
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1,612
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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447
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Male freshman enrollment:
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133
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Number of female applicants:
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593
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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304
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Female freshman enrollment:
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74
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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522
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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277
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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0
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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73%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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94%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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99%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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680-770
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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740-790
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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663-750
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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67%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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32%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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95%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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5%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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35%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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32-35
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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34-36
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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32-35
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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94%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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6%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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99%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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99%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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0%
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Transfer Students: Harvey Mudd College
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall
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Application date for transfer students:
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April 1 (Fall)
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Admission decision sent:
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May 15 (Fall)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 10 (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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No
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Recommended of all
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Standardized test scores?
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Recommended of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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70
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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64 from a two-year school, 64 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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64 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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70
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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1
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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0
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International Student Admissions: Harvey Mudd College
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 20 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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250
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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110
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