As stated in HMC 2020: Envisioning the Future, Harvey Mudd College has identified six strategic goals for the institution:

1. Innovation, leadership and impact, especially in engineering, science and mathematics
2. Focus on experiential and interdisciplinary learning
3. Unsurpassed excellence and diversity at all levels
4. Nurturing and developing the whole person
5. Global engagement and informed contributions to society
6. Improvement of infrastructure and resources to support HMC’s commitment to excellence and building community