Harvey Mudd College's published cost of attendance is $90,165, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $27,979 per year in net price, middle-income families pay around $17,968, and higher-income families pay approximately $50,665.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $90,165 |
| Tuition and Fees | $68,613 |
| Room and Board | $22,318 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$54,241 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $35,924 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $27,979 |
| $30–48k | $23,883 |
| $48–75k | $17,968 |
| $75–110k | $25,468 |
| $110k+ | $50,665 |
Harvey Mudd College's published cost of attendance is $90,165, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $27,979 per year in net price, middle-income families pay around $17,968, and higher-income families pay approximately $50,665. Azimuth ranks Harvey Mudd College #1301 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each group pay more and some less than the figures shown. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay reflects how net price and published cost can differ substantially. Harvey Mudd College participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, with families applying through the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college's need-based aid structure is designed to close the gap between published cost and what families can reasonably contribute, and the net price figures above reflect that commitment in practice. Families weighing affordability should compare the net price figures — not the sticker price — against earnings outcomes when assessing long-run value. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $33,386; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $137,100, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Harvey Mudd College earn median earnings of $137,100 four years after enrollment, placing Harvey Mudd College in the 99.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $57,042 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Azimuth ranks Harvey Mudd College #14 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The strength of these outcomes reflects a curriculum anchored in STEM and quantitative reasoning — fields where employer demand and starting compensation remain consistently high across labor markets. The degree mix at Harvey Mudd College is unusually concentrated. Engineering accounts for 21% of degrees, followed by other STEM fields at 12% and Social Sciences at 1%. Computer Science combines the largest cohort scale with strong earnings, making it the program that contributes most to the institution's aggregate return profile. Azimuth ranks Engineering #2 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 51 graduates earning median earnings of $122,845 — 1.4x the national benchmark for the field. Azimuth ranks Computer Science #17 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 49 graduates earning median earnings of $198,257 — 1.9x the national benchmark. Other programs such as Physics and Mathematics round out the portfolio, reinforcing the pattern of quantitative depth that corresponds to Harvey Mudd College's position near the top of the return distribution.
