Overview
Founded in 1837, Mount Holyoke College is a 4-year women’s liberal arts college in western Massachusetts. The oldest college among the Seven Sisters, Mount Holyoke grants undergraduate degrees in 48 academic majors and also gives students the opportunity to design their own major. In addition, the Mount Holyoke campus is home to five cultural centers providing assistance and counseling for students from historically marginalized backgrounds, as well as students who identify as transgender and non-binary.
Acceptance Rate:
38%
Average Net Price:
$31,165
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
33
Average SAT Composite
1395
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $67,018 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $67,018 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$41,823
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,075
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$40,410
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2997
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,075
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$76,652,880
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$10,925,482
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
48%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,202
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
Students receiving federal loans
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,055
Average Other Loans Per Year
$4,275
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Women’s College
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
5030
Students Applied
40%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
15
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | |
| Other | January 1 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
20%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 33
Average SAT Composite: 1395
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,330
Total Number of Undergrads
2,209
0
100
82%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
85%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
53
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
82
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
125
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
95%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
97%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Paws
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Squash
Mount Holyoke College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,900
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Springfield
Washington
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Mount Holyoke College
Google
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital
City Year
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Health Care
Technology, Science, or Engineering
Social Services, Public Admin, Advocacy
Business Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
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