# Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/mount-holyoke-college

Mount Holyoke College is a private nonprofit college in South Hadley, MA with 2,169 undergraduates. It admits 36% of applicants, and admitted students average 1463 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,861 per year ($15,445 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,117 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 36% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 5,030 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,926 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 710–760 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 670–770 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 32–35 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $88,644 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $30,861 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,445 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,684 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,486 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $25,546 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $45,832 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,169 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 82% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $66,117 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,984 (FY2024) |

## What Mount Holyoke College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate?**

Mount Holyoke College admits 36% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Mount Holyoke College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 710–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 670–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1463.

**What ACT score do you need for Mount Holyoke College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–35.

**Is Mount Holyoke College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Mount Holyoke College?**

In Fall 2023, 5,030 students applied to Mount Holyoke College and 1,926 were admitted; 587 enrolled.

**Does Mount Holyoke College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Mount Holyoke College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Mount Holyoke College require an essay?**

Mount Holyoke College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Mount Holyoke College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $88,644 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,861.

**What is Mount Holyoke College's graduation rate?**

82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 166939. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology