MHC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 36.03%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1460. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $67,018
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at MHC:
- Total Enrollment: 2,275, including 96 online students
- 2,178 Undergraduate, 97 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 0.6% men, 99.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 84%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 89%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 55 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
MHC Overview
Mount Holyoke College (MHC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in South Hadley, MA. It is a women's college. Mount Holyoke College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The MHC's tuition & fees is $67,018 for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $48,448.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,275 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
MHC's acceptance rate is 36.03% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.19%. The median SAT score is 1460 and the ACT score is 33.
MHC ranked 56th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 20th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Mount Holyoke College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Mount Holyoke College is $67,018. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,270.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $70,023 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,840.
| Undergraduate | $67,018 |
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| Graduate | $33,270 |
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| Undergraduate | $70,023 |
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| Graduate | $33,840 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Mount Holyoke College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at MHC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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