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Harvey Mudd College: Courses, Admission, Cost

  • Private University
  • Institute Icon44 acre campus
  • Estd. 1955

About Harvey Mudd College

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Year of establishment
1955
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Total foreign students
86
Campus size
44 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 303 million
Scholarships granted
592
Scholarship amount granted
USD 23 million
Application fees
USD 70
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
111
Faculty/Student ratio
8
Male/Female ratio
0.96
Total criminal offences
21
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Q:   Is getting part-time jobs easy while studying at Harvey Mudd College?
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While students at Harvey Mudd College can find on-campus employment relatively easily, off-campus part-time jobs are subject to strict regulations for international students. For on campus employment, the office of human resources helps international students get part time employment and helps them solve their queries. Student employees are allowed to work for 20 hours per week. To get on campus employment students need to complete Form I-9 eligibility verification. The college has a portal with all job postings available called Handshake. Students can find relevant jobs on the portal and apply for them.

Finding off campus part time jobs can be a little complicated for international students at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This includes Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) under specific conditions after one year of graduation.

Q:   Why do Indian students choose to study at Harvey Mudd College?
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Some of the key reasons why Harvey Mudd can be a good option for higher studies include:

  • It consistently ranks among the top UG engineering programs in the US.
  • Provides extensive research opportunities
  • Low Student to Faculty Ratio
  • High ethnic diversity with 62% percent of students being minorities or people of color
  • The median starting salary for graduates is around $105,000, which is appealing for students considering the return on investment for their education.

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Harvey Mudd College Admission 2025

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    Q:   Is it hard to get admission at Harvey Mudd College?
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    The college has an acceptance rate of around 13%, thus it can be said it is certainly not easy to land a seat at the institute. Although from 2021 Harvey has adopted the test optional policy where it does not require SAT/ACT scores for admission but admitted students typically have high SAT or ACT scores. The college does not have a minimum GPA requirement but the students admitted mostly have GPAs higher than 3.

    Q:   Is Harvey Mudd College good for international students?
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    Harvey Mudd College is a good choice for international Students. It offers courses in STEM fields which are highly praised in other countries as well. Harvey Mudd has an International Students and Scholars programme which supports international students and helps them settle in the new environment. The college usually comes with the top tier colleges in college ranking lists. It hosts students from 27 countries and 62% percent of students are minorities or people of color. Harvey Mudd College has high earning potential and the average salary is around $105,000. Students get good financial returns relative to the cost of their education.

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    Q:   What job opportunities are available after doing Engineering from Harvey Mudd College?
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    Engineering graduates from Harvey Mudd College get strong positions and excellent salaries at top companies. The top companies recruiting at Harvey are Apple, Amazon, Tesla, SpaceX, Boeing, etc.According to the college's data, the median starting salary for Harvey Mudd graduates is around $105,000. 

    Students can pursue engineering roles (software engineer, mechanical engineer etc.), research and development, consulting or Entrepreneurship. The starting salaries for Harvey Mudd engineering graduates is around $112,500, which is significantly higher than the national average for engineering graduates and with experience earn mid-career salaries over $150,000.

    Harvey Mudd College Fees

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    Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
    B.E. / B.Tech(2 courses)
    INR 46 L - 59 LGet Fee Details
    Duration4 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 8 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo
    B.Sc.(3 courses)
    Duration4 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 8 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo
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    Harvey Mudd
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    UG Race

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    50%

    Asian

    22%

    Hispanic

    20%

    Black

    5%

    UG Student residence

    Out of state

    42%

    In state

    42%

    Foreign

    14%

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    UG Number of Applicant

    4440
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    Overall Graduation Rate

    92

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    With impressive academic and extracurricular records, an average Indian student can be admitted to Harvey Mudd College. With a competitive 13% acceptance rate Harvey Mudd places a strong emphasis on comprehensive applications that contain test results such as SAT (1490–1550) or ACT (34–36), academic

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    Harvey Mudd College is well known for its demanding academic programs and emphasis on STEM subjects especially computer science, engineering and mathematics. It offers students access to a collaborative learning environment as a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium in California. With an inte

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    At Harvey Mudd College, computer science, engineering and mathematics are usually the most popular subjects among Indian students. These fields fit the goals of many Indian students because of the countrys significant emphasis on STEM education. The colleges reputation for promoting technological in

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    University CityClaremont, California, USA
    Size of citySmall
    Population of City36,059

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    301 Platt Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711

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    301 Platt Blvd.
    Claremont, CA 91711

    Claremont ( California)

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