If you are planning on applying to Harvey Mudd College, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 5 and the application fee costs $70.
Students who submit their applications to Harvey Mudd College for fall semester should hear back from Harvey Mudd College by April 1.
The following is an overiew of some of Harvey Mudd College's admissions stats.
Harvey Mudd College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 40% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 20% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Harvey Mudd College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | November 5 | December 15 |
Early Decision II | Yes | January 5 | February 15 |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 15 | April 1 |
Harvey Mudd College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 5 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.
🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 5. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.
The early decision acceptance rate at Harvey Mudd College is 21%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 10%. In 2022, Harvey Mudd College admitted 104 of the 485 students who applied early decision.
Some students apply early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.
➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is extremely difficult to get into Harvey Mudd College. Harvey Mudd College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2021, Harvey Mudd College accepted 10% of all applicants, about 473 of the 4,737 students who applied.
Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Harvey Mudd College, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.
Transfer student admissions is extremely difficult.
In 2022, Harvey Mudd College waitlisted 648 students and 433 accepted a place on the waitlist.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.
Wondering what factors are considered by Harvey Mudd College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Class Rank | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with Harvey Mudd College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Harvey Mudd College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Harvey Mudd College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 3 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Harvey Mudd College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Harvey Mudd College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Harvey Mudd College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 40% of Harvey Mudd College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 20% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Harvey Mudd College applicants, you should aim to score between 1470 and 1540 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Harvey Mudd College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1540 and 25% of scored lower than 1470, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Harvey Mudd College students scored 800 or higher and 75% of students scored 710 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Harvey Mudd College students scored 760 or higher, and 75% scored a 710 or higher.
To be most competitive at Harvey Mudd College, you should strive to earn between 34 and 36 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 36 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Harvey Mudd College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 36, and three out of four students scored lower than 36 on the ACT.
A 34 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Harvey Mudd College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 34.
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For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Harvey Mudd College.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 15. Applicants should hear back by May 5.
Transfer students can enroll in Harvey Mudd College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Harvey Mudd College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Harvey Mudd College.
Does Harvey Mudd College accept transfer credits?
✅ Harvey Mudd College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Harvey Mudd College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
❌ Harvey Mudd College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits or Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Harvey Mudd College?
❌ No, Harvey Mudd College is test optional, so you can decide whether to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is Harvey Mudd College's acceptance rate?
✅ Harvey Mudd College has an acceptance rate of 10%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Harvey Mudd College?
✅ Harvey Mudd College's early decision acceptance rate was 21% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Harvey Mudd College? Harvey Mudd College is a selective institution. The Harvey Mudd College acceptance rate is 10%. This means that the institution accepts 9 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Harvey Mudd College is Jan 5.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Harvey Mudd College is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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