by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Harvey Mudd College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Harvey Mudd College is ranked #2,861 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #242 of 304 for value.
These Harvey Mudd College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Computer Science | #14 of 16 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #14 of 16 |
| General Engineering | #57 of 66 |
| Engineering | #60 of 70 |
| Computer Science | #404 of 465 |
| Computer Science / Programming | #404 of 465 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | #469 of 534 |
| Psychology | #469 of 534 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | #818 of 927 |
| Information Systems | #818 of 927 |
Below is the detailed Harvey Mudd College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Harvey Mudd College is ranked #16 out of #346 in California for quality and #242 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Harvey Mudd College financial aid page to be sure.
Harvey Mudd College is ranked #2,861 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Harvey Mudd College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Harvey Mudd College costs about $54,908. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $219,633 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $90,165 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $35,924 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $54,908 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $219,633 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Harvey Mudd College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Harvey Mudd College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Harvey Mudd College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $360,660 | — | — |
| All Students | $219,633 | #2,861 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $143,696 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $360,660 | — | — |
| All Students | $219,633 | #242 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $143,696 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Harvey Mudd College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,340 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,818 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,937 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,551 |
| Over $110K | $52,642 |
About 65% of Harvey Mudd College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $44,232 per year. Get more details on the Harvey Mudd College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Harvey Mudd College net price page for the cost detail.
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