Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Juilliard School's yield is 28 pts higher than Harvey Mudd's
Yield rate - 2
Juilliard School admits 9.2% vs. 12% at 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
- Juilliard SchoolHighly 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
- Juilliard SchoolTest-blind
How they read a record
Harvey Mudd
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered.
Juilliard School
The high school record is required.
What they look at
| Factor | Harvey Mudd | Juilliard School |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Not considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| 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