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    Mount Holyoke College

    South Hadley, MA · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    36.0%
    SAT mid-50
    1380-1530
    Cost after aid
    $26,441
    Graduation rate
    84%

    What Mount Holyoke College says matters

    How Mount Holyoke College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    36%
    1,883 of 5,226
    Yield
    27%
    512 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1410-1510
    ACT mid-50
    32-35
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    36%1,883 of 5,226
    Women
    36%1,883 of 5,226

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations

    Important

    • Class rank
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Mount Holyoke College published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission127

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    5,226
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    5,226
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    2,750
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    1,883
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    1,883
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    1,274
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    512
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    5,226
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    1,883
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    512
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    637
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    285
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    98
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,750
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,274
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    325
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,766
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    288
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    85

    Wait List

    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    792
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    322
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    12

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    4
    Of these, units that must be lab
    3
    Social studies
    3
    Academic electives
    1

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Important
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Very Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Very Important
    Interview
    Important
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Important
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Important
    Work experience
    Important
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.13
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.02
    Submitting SAT Scores
    69
    Submitting ACT Scores
    11
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,410
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,470
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,510
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    710
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    740
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    760
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    670
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    720
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    770
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    32%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    33%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    35%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    34%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    34%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    35%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    36%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    84.06
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    14.49
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    1.45
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    65.22
    SAT Math: 600-699
    26.09
    SAT Math: 500-599
    8.7
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    76.81
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    20.29
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    2.9
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    81.82
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    18.18
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    44%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    82%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    95%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    5.0%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    34%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    34%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    45%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    27%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    7.7%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    1.8%
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    24%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    38%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    25%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    8.8%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    3.5%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    88%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    44%
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    34%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    32%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    22%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    8.2%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    2.7%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    44%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    22%
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.89
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    34%

    Admission Policies

    Application closing date (fall)
    1
    Priority Date
    15
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Date
    X
    Yes, other:
    4
    Other Date
    1
    Date
    X
    No set Date
    5
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    1
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year (2 semesters)
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Other early decision plan closing date
    1/1
    Other early decision plan notification date
    2/1
    Number of early decision applications received by your institution
    483
    Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan
    223
    Transfer Admission30

    Fall Applicants

    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Women
    247
    Unknown
    247
    Men
    61
    Another Gender
    61
    Total
    15
    Women
    15

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    3.0
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column. Rolling
    Fall
    3
    Winter
    1
    Fall
    11
    Winter
    15
    Fall
    5
    Winter
    15
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 64 Credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 64 Credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 64.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    64
    Unit Type
    credit
    Number
    64
    Unit Type
    credit
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    64
    Academic Offerings and Policies17

    Special Study Options

    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X
    Other (specify):
    X

    Required Course Work

    Foreign languages
    X
    Physical Education
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Social science
    X
    Other (describe):
    X
    Student Life37

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    76%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    99%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    60%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    76%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    97%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    3.1%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    90%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X

    Housing

    Women's dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Wellness housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses24

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    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    67782
    Tuition
    67782

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    238
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    20373
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10151
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    10222
    Required Fees:
    238
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    20373
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10151
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    10222

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation:
    1500
    Other expenses:
    1200
    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation
    1500
    Other expenses:
    1200
    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Food and housing total*
    11000.00
    Transportation:
    1500
    Other expenses:
    1200

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    Out-of-state:
    2118.00
    Financial Aid113

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    85
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    25,303
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    326
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    24,907
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    1
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    33,440
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    4051371

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    488800
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    70842038
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    1270671
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    76652880
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    5282068
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    418000
    Federal Work-Study
    2353812
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    8053880
    Total Self-Help
    0
    Parent Loans
    513239
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    0
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    9727759
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    1197723
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    10925482
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    2185396
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    2185396
    Total Self-Help
    3218539
    Parent Loans
    1436191

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    512
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    389
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    328
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    328
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    328
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    288
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    67
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    328
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    100%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    61559
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    57778
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4493
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    2253
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,164
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,517
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,393
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,393
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,393
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,268
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    180
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    1,393
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    100%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    60820
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    55918
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    5706
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3562
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    5
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    4
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    4
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    4
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    4
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    2
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    0
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    4
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    100%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    40925
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    39550
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2750
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    2750

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    475

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    265
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    227
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    39
    D. State loan programs.
    7
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    21
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    56
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    48
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    8
    D. State loan programs.
    1
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    4
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    22304
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    19245
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    18786
    D. State loan programs.
    10064
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    35184

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    246
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    54,530
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    13,414,463

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X
    CSS PROFILE
    X
    Noncustodial PROFILE
    X
    Other (specify):
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    2
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    5
    or within____weeks of notification.
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    State Loans
    X
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    Beginning in the fall of 2022, unsubsidized loans for domestic students and the equivalent for international students were replaced with institutional grant funding.
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred20

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    3.75
    Architecture
    1.2
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    3.3
    Computer and information sciences
    6.3
    Education
    2.55
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    6.3
    English
    5.55
    Biological/life sciences
    11.24
    Mathematics and statistics
    4.65
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    4.8
    Philosophy and religious studies
    2.1
    Physical sciences
    6.15
    Psychology
    10.64
    Social sciences
    18.14
    Visual and performing arts
    10.94
    History
    2.4
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence119

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    2
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    512
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    1,652
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    1,652
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    2,169
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    2
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    1
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    2,178
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    97
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    2,275
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    3
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    85
    Hispanic/Latino
    64
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    25
    White, non-Hispanic
    274
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    1
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    25
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    33
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    5
    TOTAL
    512
    Nonresidents
    423
    Hispanic/Latino
    222
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    115
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,125
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    146
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    119
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    15
    TOTAL
    2,169
    Nonresidents
    428
    Hispanic/Latino
    222
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    115
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,126
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    146
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    121
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    16
    TOTAL
    2,178

    Persistence

    Bachelor's degrees
    500
    Master's degrees
    66

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    98
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    132
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    398
    Total
    628
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    98
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    132
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    398
    Total
    628
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    72
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    101
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    271
    Total
    444
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    10
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    12
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    58
    Total
    80
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4
    Total
    6
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    83
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    114
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    333
    Total
    530
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    84.69
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    86.36
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    83.67
    Total
    84.39
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    106
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    137
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    286
    Total
    529
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    106
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    137
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    285
    Total
    528
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    76
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    102
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    214
    Total
    392
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    9
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    16
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    29
    Total
    54
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    3
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    86
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    119
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    244
    Total
    449
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    81.13
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    86.86
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    85.61
    Total
    85.04
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    2021 Cohort
    15
    2021 Cohort
    150
    2020 Cohort
    18
    2021 Cohort
    19
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size36

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    218
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    65
    C. Total number who are women
    124
    D. Total number who are men
    94
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    19
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    203
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    10
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    56
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    8
    C. Total number who are women
    39
    D. Total number who are men
    17
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    2
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    35%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    14
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    2
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    274
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    73
    C. Total number who are women
    163
    D. Total number who are men
    111
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    21
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    238
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    24
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    10
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    2
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    9.18
    based on ____ students
    2,172
    and ____ faculty
    67

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    24
    10-19
    24
    20-29
    72
    Source: Mount Holyoke College's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Mount Holyoke College

    Mount Holyoke College is a very small private university in South Hadley, MA, in a city setting.

    What Mount Holyoke College looks for

    With an acceptance rate around 36%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Mount Holyoke College?

      Mount Holyoke College's middle 50% SAT range is 1380 to 1530. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Mount Holyoke College?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 32 to 35. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Mount Holyoke College?

      Mount Holyoke College admits roughly 36% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.

    • What does Mount Holyoke College actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $26,441 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Mount Holyoke College a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Mount Holyoke College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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