Mount Holyoke College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1310 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #365 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #328 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #455 of 1,879 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 61 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 2,220
- Graduates
- 122
- 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 52% and is among the top 15% 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 | 52% | 52% | |
| Applicants | 3,971 | 3,971 | |
| Admissions | 2,077 | 2,077 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 608 | 608 |
16 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
108 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
146 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1300
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mount Holyoke College are 1300-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mount Holyoke College are 31-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1193 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 541 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 201 (9%) |
| Asian | 161 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 107 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 97 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mount Holyoke College is $29,218 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 | $7,687 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,140 |
| $48-75K | $12,235 |
| $75-110K | $20,456 |
| $110K+ | $30,375 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,300 | $25,833 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,300 | $25,833 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,300 | $25,833 |
| Fee in-district | $218 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $218 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $218 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,171 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,580 |
| Room charge | $8,320 |
| Meal charge | $8,260 |
Mount Holyoke College majors
Mount Holyoke College has granted 493 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 15 | 39 |
| Experimental Psychology | 45 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 44 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 34 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | |
| Computer Science | 26 | |
| Neuroscience | 21 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 20 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 19 | |
| Anthropology, General | 17 | |
| Biochemistry | 17 | |
| Environmental Studies | 15 | |
| Mathematics, General | 15 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |
| Chemistry, General | 12 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 11 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 11 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 10 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 9 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | |
| Dance, General | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 7 | |
| Data Science, General | 6 | |
| East Asian Studies | 6 | |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Statistics, General | 5 | |
| Astronomy | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 3 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Geography | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| German Studies | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| Russian Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 493 | 58 |
Mount Holyoke College has a graduation rate of 85%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 85% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mount Holyoke College has published 4,265 scientific papers with 82,785 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Political Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42 | 239 |
| 1991 | 38 | 251 |
| 1992 | 45 | 357 |
| 1993 | 38 | 313 |
| 1994 | 23 | 328 |
| 1995 | 32 | 336 |
| 1996 | 45 | 443 |
| 1997 | 53 | 414 |
| 1998 | 54 | 448 |
| 1999 | 53 | 548 |
| 2000 | 54 | 644 |
| 2001 | 52 | 729 |
| 2002 | 61 | 946 |
| 2003 | 102 | 1119 |
| 2004 | 104 | 1296 |
| 2005 | 97 | 1763 |
| 2006 | 100 | 1908 |
| 2007 | 113 | 2196 |
| 2008 | 123 | 2532 |
| 2009 | 114 | 2576 |
| 2010 | 105 | 2587 |
| 2011 | 117 | 2818 |
| 2012 | 117 | 3198 |
| 2013 | 134 | 3505 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3794 |
| 2015 | 126 | 4011 |
| 2016 | 147 | 4001 |
| 2017 | 149 | 4291 |
| 2018 | 168 | 4438 |
| 2019 | 147 | 5255 |
| 2020 | 154 | 5720 |
| 2021 | 174 | 6852 |
| 2022 | 122 | 5821 |
Mount Holyoke College alumni
-
Emily Dickinson
- Enrolled in Mount Holyoke College
- Studied in 1847-1848
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- 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.
-
Elaine Chao
- Occupations
- economistinternational forum participantpolitician
- Biography
-
Elaine Lan Chao is an American businesswoman and former government official. A member of the Republican Party, she served as the 18th United States secretary of transportation in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2021, and as the 24th United States secretary of labor in the George W. Bush administration from 2001 to 2009. Chao was the first Asian American woman ever to serve in a presidential cabinet.
-
Chloé Zhao
- Occupations
- film editorfilm directorfilm producerfilm screenwritermanufacturer
- Biography
-
Chloé Zhao is a Chinese-born filmmaker. She is known primarily for her work on independent films.
-
Maryanne Trump Barry
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgemagistrate
- Biography
-
Maryanne Trump Barry is an American attorney and a retired 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 (Philadelphia, PA) by President Bill Clinton.
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 | 824 |
| 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 |