Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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High Grad Rate

About Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College is a private women's liberal arts college in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States. It is the oldest member of the historic Seven Sisters colleges, a group of historically women's colleges in the Northeastern United States. The college was founded in 1837 as the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary by Mary Lyon, a pioneer in education for women. Mount Holyoke is part of the Five College Consortium in Western Massachusetts. Undergraduate admissions are restricted to female, transgender, and nonbinary students. In 2014, it became the first member of the Seven Sisters (not counting the coeducational Vassar College) to introduce an admissions policy that was inclusive of transgender students. Graduate programs are open to applicants regardless of gender. The college's 800-acre (3.2 km2) campus includes the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, the John Payson Williston Observatory, Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, and a botanic garden. The college awards the Glascock Prize annually.

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36%

Acceptance

$26,441

Net price

2,169

Enrollment

84%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

36%

Acceptance rate

1,463

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading710–760

SAT Math670–770

ACT Composite32–35

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$26,441

Average net price

$67,018

In-state tuition

$67,018

Out-of-state tuition

$19,684

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$84,926

Total cost of attendance

22%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$22,902

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,882

$30–48K

$9,526

$48–75K

$17,394

$75–110K

$24,247

$110K+

$38,561

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Social Sciences19.3%

Biology15.5%

Visual & Performing Arts10.6%

English8.1%

Computer Science7.4%

Psychology5.2%

Ethnic & Gender Studies5.1%

Natural Resources4.9%

Physical Sciences4.7%

Multidisciplinary4.6%

After Graduation

$58,418

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,590

Median earnings (6 yrs)

84%

Graduation rate

89%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$29,177

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,169

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

19%

First-generation

Gender balance

100% women

Race & ethnicity

White

52%

Hispanic

10%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

Mount Holyoke College FAQ

Is Mount Holyoke College a public or private school?

Mount Holyoke College is a private nonprofit institution located in South Hadley, MA.

What is the acceptance rate at Mount Holyoke College?

Mount Holyoke College has an acceptance rate of 36%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Mount Holyoke College cost?

The average annual net price at Mount Holyoke College is $26,441 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $67,018.

What is the graduation rate at Mount Holyoke College?

About 84% of students at Mount Holyoke College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Mount Holyoke College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Mount Holyoke College students earn a median of $58,418 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Mount Holyoke College?

Admitted students at Mount Holyoke College have an average SAT score of 1,463 and an ACT midpoint of 33. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Mount Holyoke College?

Mount Holyoke College enrolls about 2,169 students.

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