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College Info
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- private
Official website
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Harvey Mudd College
Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective private liberal arts college in Claremont, California, founded in 1955. It is renowned for its intensive focus on science, engineering, and mathematics within a liberal arts framework, and it is one of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges. The college emphasizes hands-on research, interdisciplinary study, and a strong honor code, consistently ranking among the top U.S. institutions for STEM education and return on educational investment.
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 33 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
4/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Popular fields
MathematicsEngineeringComputer SciencePolitical ScienceEconomics
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
900 students (100 international)
Campus: Suburban, 33 acres
Location: Claremont, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Sprague Memorial LibraryShanahan Center for Teaching and LearningGallaudet HallPlatt Campus CenterResidence HallsEngineering and Research LabsOutdoor Classroom and Maker Spaces
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 13.4%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 13.4%
💡Latest cutoff: TOEFL iBT 100
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school