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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 8:1
Full-Time Student Population 756
Part-Time Student Population 1
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 87
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 12
Total FT Faculty 87
Faculty with Terminal Degree 100%
Average Faculty Salary $107,205
Full-Time Retention Rate 99%
Graduation Rate 87%
Programs/Majors Offered 17
Average Course Load 5 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 67%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 28%
  • 50 or More Students: 5%

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Plain and simple—Mudd is about academics. Students who last here rarely take the easy way out. Mudders are always looking for new challenges to push themselves academically. It’s a rough time in the beginning if you have always been used to getting good grades (this is pretty much everyone on campus), because high scores won’t happen automatically here. However, as time goes by with a lot of hours spent on homework, students gradually adapt. Sometimes, the stress level can run high because academics are so rigorous; however, Mudders are generally less competitive with each other than at other schools. Therefore, there is an enormous support network within the student body, and the professors are equally supportive. In listening to the students speak about their professors, you come away with two impressions: the professors work them hard and are available for help. The smallness of the campus provides for a homier atmosphere, and it is quite common for a professor to socialize with the students outside of the classroom.

Overall, the compassionate professors are the foundation of Mudd. Professors meet with their students whenever needed, and it’s easy to get extensions if you are truly having trouble with a concept. Small class sizes let you experience individual attention from professors, and rarely will a question go unanswered. Mudd professors are very friendly with all of their students, so although the classes are hard, the teachers work harder to make sure students get the most out of their college experiences.

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Academics at Harvey Mudd College

sudosammich

Computer Science '15

5.0
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Difficult, but Well Worth the Challenge

It's not difficult to tell why many of the students at Mudd are here, the academics are second to none. Challenging, engaging courses fill up pretty much every minute of the day and well into the night, but I don't know of anyone here who would have it any other way. Worth the workload, even if it is a large adjustment.

May 23, 2012

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szhang93

Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine '15

4.6
A

Hard Work but People Are Always There

I knew that Harvey Mudd was not an easy college to go to. I have dealt with the long nights and the constant knocking on teachers' doors. However, everyone at Mudd is there to help you. Fellow classmates are in the same boat and study groups are common. Teachers are always available and if your teacher isn't available then there is another one that is willing to help.

Dec 22, 2011

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worldf3lillianhaynes

Biological Sciences '14

2.3
C

Not Very Helpful

The tuition is expensive, and there are not many merit based scholarships.

Jun 26, 2011

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User rating for Harvey Mudd College - Academics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 13 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: No
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Earning a score of 5 allows students to take a placement exam for credit.
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 6 or 7
Degrees Awarded Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Computer Science: 6%
  • General Engineering Studies: 21%
  • Mathematics, Algebra, and Geometry: 6%
  • Physics: 6%
Special Study Options Study abroad
Best Places to Study
  • Honnold Library
  • Platt Campus Center
  • The Quad
  • Sprague and Seeley G. Mudd libraries
Did You Know?
  • Approximately one quarter of Mudd's freshmen are National Merit Scholars.
  • In the Claremont Consortium, or the 5C for short, there are 175 buildings, 6,500 students, and 500 faculty members, and students have more than 2,500 different courses to choose from each semester.
  • About one quarter of "Mudders" (HMC students) are high school valedictorians.
  • Mudd has the highest percentage of graduates who go on to receive a Ph.D. of any undergrad program in the nation.
  • The Clinic Program, an internationally recognized hallmark of Harvey Mudd College, engages juniors and seniors in the solution of real-world, technical problems for industrial clients. Founded as an innovation in engineering education in 1963, this program has been expanded to other HMC academic departments and copied by institutions worldwide.
  • Since the Clinic Program's inception, more than 1,150 projects have been completed for corporate, national laboratory and agency sponsors. Companies retain all intellectual property rights that arise out of the project, and it is not uncommon for HMC students to be named on patents.

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