Harvey Mudd College

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Harvey Mudd College

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The Harvey Mudd College Mission: To educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities and the social sciences and the arts so that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society. HMC offers extraordinary opportunities for high-level research exclusively for undergraduate students in a collaborative and rigorous environment. As one of the Claremont Colleges, our students also draw on the resources of Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna and Pitzer Colleges. HMC graduates are among the most sought after by both graduate schools and employers.

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Academic Programs

Engineering
Liberal Arts
Research
Science
Technology

Student experience

Athletics
Disability Services
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
On-Campus Housing
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Please be aware of a few things that may be different about our application requirements:

For students applying for Fall 2024, we will be test-optional for the SAT and the ACT.
One teacher recommendation from a math or science teacher. This includes but is not limited to math, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and physics.
One teacher recommendation from a humanities, social sciences or art teacher. This includes but is not limited to English, social studies, world languages, and visual and performing arts.

Transfer

Transfer admission is deeply influenced by the kinds of courses you will have completed by the time you enter Harvey Mudd College. We are looking for applicants to have completed college courses that mirror our Core Curriculum. Please see our catalog for more information.

Additional Information

We know the college search process can be stressful and overwhelming, so let us help. Do not hesitate to contact our office with your questions and concerns.

Visit us

Visit us in person or virtually! Come to our beautiful Southern California campus or connect with us online. You'll not only learn why Harvey Mudd College is a premier engineering, science, and mathematics college rooted in the liberal arts tradition, you'll also meet our incredible students, faculty, and staff. Please see our website for our current schedule of tours, online information sessions, and interviews.