South Hadley,
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About Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of South Hadley, Massachusetts. Mount Holyoke College was founded in 1837. The college currently enrolls around 2,392 students per year, including 2,193 undergrad students.
Mount Holyoke College Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Mount Holyoke College. The acceptance rate at Mount Holyoke College is 40%. In 2022, 1,946 out of 4,894 total applicants were accepted.
| Mount Holyoke College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 40% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 62% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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Mount Holyoke College is located in the town of South Hadley, Massachusetts, near Springfield.
If you are interested in seeing Mount Holyoke College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 91/Massachusetts Turnpike to South Hadley, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.
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College Info
Mount Holyoke College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Mount Holyoke College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Mount Holyoke College is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Mount Holyoke College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Mount Holyoke College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1370 - 1500
Math SAT Range
660 - 770
Reading SAT Range
690 - 770
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1500 and Above
Good
1370 to 1500
Avg
1370 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Mount Holyoke College students is 1430. Applicants with SAT scores of 1500 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Mount Holyoke College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1370 to 1500 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1370 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Mount Holyoke College.
Mount Holyoke College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$82,980
In State$82,980
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$63,904
$63,904
Fees
$238
$238
Housing
$18,838
$18,838
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Unknown
Full Time1%
Part Time23%
In State77%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,392
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
40%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$64,142
Out-of-State
$64,142
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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