Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 13.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,520
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,480–1,560
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 35
- Total Enrollment
- 915
Admissions Overview
Harvey Mudd is highly selective with a 13.36% acceptance rate. This means fewer than 14 out of every 100 applicants gain admission. Students typically need SAT scores between 1480-1560 or an ACT score around 35 to be competitive. The school seeks intellectually curious students who thrive in collaborative, problem-solving environments. Harvey Mudd looks for applicants with strong math and science backgrounds who can handle extreme academic rigor. The college values students who want to apply STEM knowledge to real-world problems and can work effectively in teams. Given the 96.62% retention rate, successful applicants must be prepared for one of the most demanding undergraduate STEM programs in the country.