Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, MHC's acceptance rate is 39.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.95%. 0 men and 4,894 women applied to MHC and 0 men and 1,946 women students were accepted.
Among them, 0 men and 544 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MHC.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,894 | 0 | 4,894 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,946 | 0 | 1,946 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 544 | 0 | 544 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 39.76% | - | 39.76% | - | - |
| Yield | 27.95% | - | 27.95% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 104 students (19% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 19 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at MHC.
The median SAT score is 1,430 with 730 SAT EBRW and 700 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25th percentile is 690. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 770 and 25th percentile is 660 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 30 at MHC. The median ACT math score is 29 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Mount Holyoke College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1350 | 1430 | 1540 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 690 | 730 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 700 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 reqired, but considered in admission process at MHC. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 .
| 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 application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Mount Holyoke College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to MHC.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission |
| Online Application | https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/apply-undergraduate-first-year |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |