Mount Holyoke College
Women's college · South Hadley, MA · 2,169 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
36%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1380–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
32–35
Average net price
$30,861
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,644
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
82%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Mount Holyoke College?
Mount Holyoke College accepts about 36 of every 100 applicants (36%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1380 and 1530 on the SAT. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1380, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 32–35.
The latest federal data says Mount Holyoke College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mount Holyoke College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Mount Holyoke College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,644 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $30,861 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $68,054 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$68,054
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$68,054
- Room & board$20,373
- Total cost of attendance$88,644
- Average net price after grants$30,861
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Visual & Performing Arts, English, Computer Science.
Mount Holyoke College FAQ
- What is Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate?
- 36% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Mount Holyoke College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1380–1530. Aim for 1530 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Mount Holyoke College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 32–35.
- Is Mount Holyoke College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Mount Holyoke College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mount Holyoke College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Mount Holyoke College cost?
- About $88,644 a year before aid; $30,861 on average after grants.
- What is Mount Holyoke College's FAFSA school code?
- 002192. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Mount Holyoke College receives your information.
- What is Mount Holyoke College's graduation rate?
- 82% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Mount Holyoke College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark UniversityWorcester, MA | 40% | 1288–1460 | $29,446 | 77% |
| Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA | 41% | 1390–1520 | $30,606 | 81% |
| The New England Conservatory of MusicBoston, MA | 41% | — | $50,840 | 74% |
| Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA | 44% | — | $47,587 | 73% |
| Bentley UniversityWaltham, MA | 45% | 1280–1430 | $38,969 | 88% |
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