Chances of getting into Mount Holyoke College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
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How hard is it to get into MHC and can I get accepted? The school has a 38% acceptance rate ranking it #19 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,491 out of 3,908 applicants were admitted making MHC a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Mount Holyoke College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
MHC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
MHC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
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MHC GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Mount Holyoke College?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into MHC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Mount Holyoke College was 3.74 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to MHC will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 45% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 28% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 19% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 3% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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High School Class Rank
56% of Mount Holyoke College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 56% |
| Top 25% of class | 82% |
| Top 50% of class | 97% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 3% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,908 | 0 | 3,908 |
| Accepted | 1,491 | 0 | 1,491 |
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | ? | 38% |
| Enrolled | 496 | 0 | 496 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | ? | 33% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2021 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Mount Holyoke College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166939 IPEDS survey data for Mount Holyoke College.
FAQs
Does Mount Holyoke College prefer SAT or ACT?
57% of students submit their SAT scores to MHC. 23% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Mount Holyoke College?
38% of those who apply are granted admission to MHC. Admission competition is high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.