Overview
Student Population
| Location | South Hadley, Massachusetts |
| Online | mtholyoke.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,699 prospective students applied, and 1,883 were granted admission. Of those admitted 628 enrolled in the school. 2,193 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 142 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $49,780 plus fees of $218. MHC is ranked 76 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
MHC is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Mount Holyoke College within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#76 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#69 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1290/1500 |
| ACT | 29/32 |
| GPA | 3.74 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $218 |
| Room and Board | $14,660 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $950 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,558 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Biology | 10% |
| English and Literature | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Foreign Languages | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166939 IPEDS survey data for Mount Holyoke College.
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