Key differences on Getting in
- 1
California Institute of Technology's yield is 25 pts higher than Harvey Mudd's
Yield rate - 2
California Institute of Technology is 4.8× more selective than Harvey Mudd
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Harvey MuddHighly selective
- California Institute of TechnologyUltra selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1400–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 30–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Harvey MuddTest-optional
- California Institute of TechnologyTest-blind
How they read a record
Harvey Mudd
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered.
California Institute of Technology
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Harvey Mudd | California Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Harvey Mudd College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Harvey Mudd College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Harvey Mudd College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why