<p>Although Harvey Mudd is classified as an LAC, it really is difficult to compare them with other LAC’s for retention rate. The options for majors are very limited and focused. I’d venture a guess that a significant portion of those that leave do so because they decide that they no longer want a major in what Mudd offers. (But not all - some students discover that they don’t want to work as hard as a Mudd degree requires.)</p>