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Harvey Mudd is in Claremont, California. Claremont is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Harvey Mudd issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, science, mathematics, and computer science and engineering.
Not all applicants to Harvey Mudd are accepted. Just 36% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Harvey Mudd scored at least 760 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 710 to 800 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Harvey Mudd teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 742 students study at the school (in 2005). Harvey Mudd is essentially a male school.
The school offers a real campus feel. Harvey Mudd makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Harvey Mudd College seeks to educate engineers, scientists and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities and social sciences so that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society."
More complete details are provided below.
Harvey Mudd College
301 Platt Blvd.
Claremont, CA 91711
General Phone: (909) 621-8000
Admissions Phone: (909) 621-8011
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 621-8055
http://www.hmc.edu
Harvey Mudd awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 64 | engineering |
| Science | 43 | physics, biology, chemistry, biomathematics |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer science |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | interdisciplinary studies, English, economics, anthropology, econometrics, history, international relations |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film and photography |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Harvey Mudd in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 155 | 21 |
In 2005, Harvey Mudd had a total enrollment of 742 students (742 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 43% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Washington | 7% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Harvey Mudd offers campus housing for 712 of its 742 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Claremont, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,898 | 683 | 36% | 195 | 29% |
| Men | 1,391 | 425 | 31% | 126 | 30% |
| Women | 507 | 258 | 51% | 69 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 670 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 800 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 621-8011
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,738 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,738 |
| Room and board | $ 10,412 |
| Room charge | $ 5,282 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Harvey Mudd participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 621-8055
Harvey Mudd has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $117,945 | 4 | $96,550 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $85,344 | 8 | $85,825 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $64,264 | 14 | $67,079 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $101,268 | 26 | $77,381 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harvey Mudd Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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