Harvey Mudd College Special Features
Special features
What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
Academics
Highly selective
Admits a quarter of applicants or fewer.
Admit rate 12.7%
Serious academics
Students describe a rigorous, study-first culture.
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STEM focus
Science, technology, engineering and math programs are central.
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Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
- Sports culture
- 80–90
- ProminentLow-key
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Did you know? Harvey Mudd College
- 12.7%Harvey Mudd College admitted 473 of 4,737 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 47.6%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 225 of 473.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $39,347average net price after grants for aided students, against $73,100 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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