Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Large suburb

AskSchool #158 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeWomen’s collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
36.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$26,441
Sticker price $84,926
Graduation rate
84%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$58,418
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
36.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,030
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,926
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
587
Yield (admitted who enroll)
30%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
38%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
—
SAT reading, middle 50%
710–760
SAT math, middle 50%
670–770
ACT composite, middle 50%
32–35
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
20% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$10,882
Family income $30–48k$9,526
Family income $48–75k$17,394
Family income $75–110k$24,247
Family income $110k+$38,561
Full sticker price (per year)
$84,926
Tuition & fees – in-state
$67,018
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$67,018
Median debt at graduation
$22,902
Students with federal loans
44%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
84%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$32,877
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$58,418

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,169
Graduate students
97
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
100%
Students receiving Pell grants
22%
Full-time faculty
91%

Undergraduate diversity

White52%
International20%
Hispanic10%
Asian6.7%
Two or more5.5%
Black5.3%
Unknown0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences19%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences16%
Visual & Performing Arts11%
English8.1%
Computer & Information Sciences7.4%
Psychology5.2%
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies5.1%
Natural Resources & Conservation4.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Danielle Holley
Main phone
(413) 538-2000
Address
50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075-1489

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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