MHC Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Mount Holyoke College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is MHC to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Mount Holyoke College (MHC)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. MHC's acceptance rate is 36.03% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 5,226 students applied and 1,883 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into MHC.

To apply to MHC, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

MHC's acceptance rate places 12nd out of 64 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1460 and the ACT score is 33 at MHC. MHC's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 41 Massachusetts colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
MHC's yield rate is 27.19%, which is significantly lower by 13.84 percentage points (approximately 33.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to MHC at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. Moreover, you can check only Massachusetts colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. This comparison helps contextualize MHC's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, MHC's acceptance rate is 36.03% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.19%. 0 men and 5,226 women applied to MHC and 0 men and 1,883 women students were accepted.

Among them, 0 men and 512 women were enrolled in MHC. You can explore the MHC's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MHC
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,226	0	5,226	0	0
Admitted	1,883	0	1,883	0	0
Enrolled	512	0	512	0	0
Acceptance Rate	36.03%	-	36.03%	-	-
Yield	27.19%	-	27.19%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Mount Holyoke College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 69 students (14% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 11 students (2% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at MHC.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,460, including 740 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 720 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 760 and the 25th percentile is 710. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 770 and the 25th percentile is 670.

The median ACT composite score is 33, with a 75th percentile score of 35 and a 25th percentile score of 32 at MHC. The median ACT Math score is 30 and the median ACT English score is 35.

How competitive is MHC's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Mount Holyoke College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at MHC
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,380	1,460	1,530
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	710	740	760
SAT Math	670	720	770
ACT Composite	32	33	35
ACT Math	26	30	34
ACT English	34	35	36

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Mount Holyoke College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at MHC. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Mount Holyoke College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MHC Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to MHC:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission
Online Application: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/apply-undergraduate-first-year
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the MHC?

MHC is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 36.03%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to MHC?

MHC recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to MHC is 1,460, and the average ACT score is 33. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does MHC require essays or personal statements?

Yes, MHC requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for MHC admission?

Yes, MHC requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

MHC does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, MHC requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, MHC requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for MHC?

The institutional SAT code for MHC is 3529 and 4-digit ACT code is 1866.