Mount Holyoke College is an independent, highly selective liberal arts college for women located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Founded in 1837, the college is dedicated to providing an all-inclusive education to its students, who come from all walks of life. With a dynamic array of academic majors, Mount Holyoke excels at preparing women — and nonbinary students — to make meaningful contributions to their communities, their workplaces, and the world. As one of the oldest, most prestigious women’s colleges in the country, Mount Holyoke has a long history of supporting women’s rights, equal access to education, and leadership opportunities for its graduates. Mount Holyoke also boasts a vibrant student life, with over 80 student organizations, a thriving residential community, a plethora of extra-curricular activities, and a strong commitment to social justice. With an outstanding academic record and a commitment to ensuring the success of its students, Mount Holyoke truly is one of the most inspiring and forward-thinking institutions in the world.
- Address: 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075-1489
- Phone: (413) 538-2000
- Website: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,040
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $60
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $54,618 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Room & Board | $12,200 |
| Other | $2,000 |
| Total Cost | $70,818 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 52%
- SAT Range: 1270 – 1500
- ACT Range: 27 – 30
Majors
- Experimental Psychology
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Computer Science
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 99%
- Part-time: 1%
Student Gender
- Male: 1%
- Female: 99%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 7%
- Black or African American: 6%
- Hispanic / Latino: 9%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 46%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 2%
- Non-resident Alien: 26%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 16%
- Out-of-State: 84%
- Unknown: 0%