What's the acceptance rate for Harvey Mudd's Early Decision 2?

I'm considering applying to Harvey Mudd through Early Decision 2 and I'm curious about the acceptance rate. Does anyone know how competitive it is compared to their regular decision or Early Decision 1? Any insights would be appreciated!

The acceptance rate for Harvey Mudd's Early Decision 2 is notably higher than their regular decision acceptance rate, though it might slightly vary year by year based on the pool of applicants. While specific figures for each application option might not be publicly available, the combined Early Decision (ED 1 and ED 2) acceptance rate for recent years has been around 17%, whereas the acceptance rate for Regular Decision has typically hovered around 10-14%.

When you apply Early Decision (whether it's ED1 or ED2), you're expressing a clear commitment to that university, which is something admissions officers tend to view favorably as it assists with their yield predictions (the percent of accepted students who choose to enroll). Therefore, it's generally less competitive compared to the regular decision process. However, it's also crucial to remember that you're committing to attend if accepted, so be sure it's your top choice and that the potential financial aid package aligns with your family's financial situation.

Between Early Decision 1 and Early Decision 2, the difference in competitiveness is usually negligible. The key difference is the deadline (ED1 is usually in November and ED2 in January), giving you a bit more time to strengthen your application or decide if the school is indeed your first choice.