Apply to Harvey Mudd
Here, you’ll find all you need to get started on your application. We’ve included important dates as well as tips for applying as a first-year, international or transfer student.
| Step | Early Decision I | Early Decision II | Regular Decision | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Due | Nov. 15 | Jan. 5 | Jan. 5 | Mar. 15 |
| Optional Interview Deadline | Nov. 15 | Dec. 15 | Dec 15 | N/A |
| Merit Scholarship Deadline | Feb. 1 | Feb. 1 | Feb. 1 | N/A |
| CSS Profile | Nov. 15 | Jan. 5 | Feb. 1 | Mar. 2 |
| IDOC | Dec. 1 | Jan. 20 | Feb. 15 | Mar. 16 |
| FAFSA | Nov. 15 | Jan. 5 | Feb. 1 | Mar. 2 |
| Decision Release | Dec. 15 | Feb. 15 | Apr. 1 | May 5 |
| Reply Date | Jan. 8 | Feb. 26 | May 1 | Jun. 1 |
Should a deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, we will accept applications through the next business day.
HMC reserves the right to evaluate an application and render a final decision even if all pieces of the application have not been received. Furthermore, the Common App cutoff dates for Early Decision II (January 21) and Regular Decision (February 6) are the final dates for documents to be submitted via the Common Application. If you are applying for financial aid, please refer to our Financial Aid website for more detailed instruction.
Standardized Testing
We are test-optional for students applying for Fall 2027. We will return to requiring standardized testing for all students for the Fall 2028 application cycle.
Important things to know about testing in our admission process:
- Students are able to self-report their test scores. See Standardized testing FAQ to learn more.
- We do not require the optional ACT writing section or the optional SAT essay. They will not be considered even if they are submitted.
- We have no preference between the ACT or SAT.
- We do not use standardized testing in our consideration for merit scholarships.
| Step | Early Decision I | Early Decision II | Regular Decision | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Final Test Date | November | December | December | — |
| Preferred Testing Plan Deadline (Applies to Fall 2027 applicants) | Nov. 20 | Jan. 10 | Jan. 10 | Mar. 20 |
| Self-Report Score Submission Deadline | Nov. 30 | Jan. 25 | Feb. 5 | Apr. 10 |
Submitting Test Scores
- Self-report on the Common Application
- Self-report through the HMC Applicant Hub
- Submit official score reports from the testing agency
When submitting test scores, note that the final test date we can accept is dependent on your application round. The test dates shown above are the final testing dates we can include your scores for our holistic review process.
Standardized Testing – Applying Fall 2027
Test-optional Details
- When students apply to HMC for Fall 2027, they will be asked on the Common Application to choose their preferred testing plan. That means the students are asked if they want their application to be considered with ACT/SAT test scores or without.
- Students are only able to change their preferred testing from “Do not consider ACT/SAT scores” to “Consider ACT/SAT scores.”
- Students are able to change their preferred testing plan selection through a form on the HMC Applicant Hub until 5 days after their application deadline. Students get access to the HMC Applicant Hub after they submit their application.
Important: Only depositing students who requested that we consider their ACT/SAT scores will be required to submit official ACT/SAT score reports.
First-Year Profile
| General | Number |
|---|---|
| Applications | 4,971 |
| Admitted | 654 |
| Enrolled | 232 |
| Female | 52% |
| First-generation | 19% |
| U.S. States | 30 |
| Non-U.S. countries | 11 |
| California | 48% |
| West | 18% |
| Midwest | 5% |
| Northeast | 9% |
| South | 5% |
| Outside of the U.S. | 15% |
| SAT ERW | 740–770 |
| SAT Math | 770–800 |
| ACT Composite | 35–36 |