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Mount Holyoke College

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South Hadley, MA

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Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley, MA, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,169 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 36% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $120,021/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate36%
SAT range1380–1530
ACT range32–35
Undergrads2,169
Yield (admits who enroll)28%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$84,926
4-year grad rate85%
Median earnings, 10yr out$58,418

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Mount Holyoke College weighs your application

From Mount Holyoke College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayVery important
RecommendationsVery important
Nonacademic factors
InterviewImportant
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$59,843/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$55,869/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$120,021/yr
Education
Education, Other$57,051/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$48,984/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$34,450/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$43,204/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$62,313/yr
Political Science and Government$62,045/yr
Anthropology$41,274/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$36,483/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,142
Typical room charge$8,620
Typical board charge$8,560

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Mount Holyoke College look for in applicants?

Per Mount Holyoke College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates application essay, recommendations, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate?

Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA admits approximately 36% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Mount Holyoke College?

Admitted students at Mount Holyoke College typically score between 1380–1530 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Mount Holyoke College?

Admitted students at Mount Holyoke College typically score between 32–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Mount Holyoke College cost?

Mount Holyoke College's total cost of attendance is reported at $84,926 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Mount Holyoke College?

Mount Holyoke College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Mount Holyoke College require students to live on campus?

No -- Mount Holyoke College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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