Mount Holyoke College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1391 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #377 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #340 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #505 of 1,453 | For Astrobiology |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 38%
- Undergraduates
- 2,209
- Graduates
- 121
- Male:Female Ratio
- 0:100
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- mtholyoke.edu
Mount Holyoke College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mount Holyoke College has an acceptance rate of 38% and is among the top 10% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | 38% | |
| Applicants | 5,030 | 5,030 | |
| Admissions | 1,926 | 1,926 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 587 | 587 |
1 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
120 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
114 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1350
or below
75% of them
had 1500
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mount Holyoke College are 1350-1500 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mount Holyoke College are 31-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1197 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 497 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 217 (9%) |
| Asian | 160 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 126 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 113 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (0.8%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mount Holyoke College is $35,782 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,365 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,670 |
| $48-75K | $21,565 |
| $75-110K | $31,425 |
| $110K+ | $42,389 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,904 | $32,560 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,904 | $32,560 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,904 | $32,560 |
| Fee in-district | $238 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $238 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $238 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,150 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,838 |
| Room charge | $9,452 |
| Meal charge | $9,386 |
Mount Holyoke College majors
Mount Holyoke College has granted 501 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs and 58 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mount Holyoke College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 54 | |
| Education, Other | 14 | 37 |
| Experimental Psychology | 44 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | |
| Computer Science | 30 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 23 | |
| Environmental Studies | 23 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 21 | |
| Philosophy | 20 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 | |
| Anthropology, General | 16 | |
| History, General | 15 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 13 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| Neuroscience | 13 | |
| Biochemistry | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| East Asian Studies | 10 | |
| French Language and Literature | 10 | |
| Geography | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 8 | |
| Data Science, General | 8 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 8 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Astronomy | 5 | |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 5 | |
| Dance, General | 5 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | |
| Statistics, General | 4 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| Russian Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 501 | 58 |
Mount Holyoke College has a graduation rate of 85%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 85% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mount Holyoke College has published 5,648 scientific papers with 141,935 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Political Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 57 | 534 |
| 1993 | 56 | 451 |
| 1994 | 34 | 490 |
| 1995 | 46 | 528 |
| 1996 | 57 | 704 |
| 1997 | 77 | 665 |
| 1998 | 59 | 747 |
| 1999 | 66 | 891 |
| 2000 | 73 | 1066 |
| 2001 | 76 | 1169 |
| 2002 | 71 | 1546 |
| 2003 | 130 | 1746 |
| 2004 | 153 | 2184 |
| 2005 | 138 | 2795 |
| 2006 | 147 | 3141 |
| 2007 | 173 | 3652 |
| 2008 | 160 | 4265 |
| 2009 | 170 | 4118 |
| 2010 | 168 | 4363 |
| 2011 | 134 | 4640 |
| 2012 | 138 | 5010 |
| 2013 | 164 | 5258 |
| 2014 | 176 | 5920 |
| 2015 | 144 | 5907 |
| 2016 | 197 | 6045 |
| 2017 | 170 | 6368 |
| 2018 | 199 | 7144 |
| 2019 | 178 | 7931 |
| 2020 | 172 | 9026 |
| 2021 | 192 | 9650 |
| 2022 | 161 | 8787 |
| 2023 | 173 | 9019 |
| 2024 | 126 | 8110 |
Mount Holyoke College alumni
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Emily Dickinson
- Enrolled in Mount Holyoke College
- Studied in 1847-1848
- Occupations
- writerpoetgardener
- Biography
-
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was an American poet. Little-known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, into a prominent family with strong ties to its community. After studying at the Amherst Academy for seven years in her youth, she briefly attended the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary before returning to her family's home in Amherst. Evidence suggests that Dickinson lived much of her life in isolation. Considered an eccentric by locals, she developed a penchant for white clothing and was known for her reluctance to greet guests or, later in life, even to leave her bedroom. Dickinson never married, and most of her friendships were based entirely upon correspondence.
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Elaine Chao
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Elaine Lan Chao is an American businesswoman and former government official who served as United States secretary of labor in the administration of George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and as United States secretary of transportation in the administration of Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Chao was the first Asian American woman to serve in a presidential cabinet. She resigned as transportation secretary after the January 6 United States Capitol attack.
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Maryanne Trump Barry
- Enrolled in Mount Holyoke College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- judgemagistratelawyer
- Biography
-
Maryanne Trump Barry was an American attorney and United States federal judge. She became an assistant United States attorney in 1974 and was first appointed to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. In 1999, she was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit by President Bill Clinton.
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Chloé Zhao
- Occupations
- film directorfilm producerfilm screenwritermanufacturerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Chloé Zhao is a Chinese-born filmmaker. She is known primarily for her work on independent films.
General info
| Alternative names | MHC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1888 |
| Motto | That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace. Psalms 144:12 |
| Colors | light blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 884 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 50 College Street South Hadley, Massachusetts, 01075-1489 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 4135382000 |