Overview

Mount Holyoke College is a Comprehensive institution located in South Hadley, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admission
South Hadley, MA  01075
United States

Contact Ms. Robin Randall
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admission@mtholyoke.edu
Phone: 413-538-2023
Fax: 413-538-2409

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture And Related Services, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
East Asian Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
German Studies
Latin American And Caribbean Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Russian Studies
South Asian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Data Science, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,894

Applied

1,946

Accepted

2,193

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,894

Females Applied

1,946

Females Accepted

40%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.89

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 15th	January 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	March 1st	April 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	730	690	770
SAT Math	700	660	770
ACT Composite	32	30	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

63,904

Private

Fees

238

Full-time student fees

18,838

Room & board

9,452

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

51,565

Avg. Financial Aid Package

51,929

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

44,612

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,809

Avg. Loan Aid

21,729

Avg. Grant Aid

46,978

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,193

Total Undergrad students

23%

International Students

77%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.52%
Black or African American	4.99%
White or Caucasian	50.66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	6.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4.67%
Other	1.1%

Gender

Male (0.09%)

Female (99.91%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	95%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Convocation, Pangy (Pangynaskeia) Day and Mountain Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, C.A.U.S.E. (Creating Awareness and Unity for Social Equality), MHC Outing Club, Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra and Mount Holyoke News

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
police officers on-campus

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Squash	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		Division 3	No
Fencing		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rowing	No	Division 3	No
Rugby		Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Squash	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

273

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 216

Part-time - 57

Male - 101

Female - 168