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Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA·Private·~36% acceptance

Located in South Hadley, MA, Mount Holyoke College is a private college. It admits about 36% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $26,441 per year after financial aid. About 85% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $58,418 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$26,441/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $84,926
Aid cuts ~$58,485/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1380–1530
ACT (middle 50%)32–35
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
85%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$48,590
median earnings, 6yr
$58,418
median earnings, 10yr
How Mount Holyoke College reads an application

What Mount Holyoke College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysRecommendations
Important
Class rankInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Test scoresFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceDemonstrated interest

From Mount Holyoke College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Mount Holyoke College requires

Required
Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Mount Holyoke College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate?
Mount Holyoke College admits about 36% of applicants.
How much does Mount Holyoke College cost?
At Mount Holyoke College, the average net price after aid is about $26,441 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $84,926 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Mount Holyoke College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1380–1530 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT.
What are Mount Holyoke College's application deadlines?
Mount Holyoke College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Mount Holyoke College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Mount Holyoke College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, and Recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Interview, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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