MHC, Mt Holyoke
Mount Holyoke College
50 College St, South Hadley, United StatesOverview of Mount Holyoke College (MHC, Mt Holyoke)
About this school
- www.mtholyoke.edu/
Website
Coeducational
No, women only
Graduate Students
124
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,210
- Men:3 (0.1%)
- Women:2,207 (99.9%)
Location
Admission Information (MHC, Mt Holyoke)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Mount Holyoke College is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | 4 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | 3 |
Academic Electives | - | 1 |
Examinations Required
Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 50 College Street |
City, State, Zip | South Hadley, MA 01075 |
Phone | (413) 538-2023 |
Fax | (413) 538-2409 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
Application Fee | $60 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 15, January 1 |
Early Decision Notification | January 1, February 1 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
Factor | Importance |
---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 51% of 3,446 applicants were admitted |
Women | 51% of 3,446 applicants were admitted |
Men | Not reported |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 529 (30%) of 1,752 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 529 (30%) of 1,752 admitted students enrolled |
Men | Not reported |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.81 |
375 And Above | 55% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 24% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 12% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 6% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 2% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 670 average |630-750 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | 680 average |640-713 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 31 average |29-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid (MHC, Mt Holyoke)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $49,998 (75.1194446948526%)
- Room & Board: - $14,660 (22.02590222061961%)
- Other Expences: - $950 (1.42732654226389%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $950 (1.42732654226389%)
Payment Plans
Mount Holyoke College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 | Final deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
Forms Required | Filing Cost |
---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002192 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 396 (74.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 331 (83.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 331 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 331 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $41,558 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 331 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $37,011 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 284 (85.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,299 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 61 (18.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 77 (14.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,213 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,551 (71.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,420 (91.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,420 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,420 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $40,769 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,416 (99.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $35,067 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,243 (87.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,626 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 224 (15.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 282 (12.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,064 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 66% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $23,872 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,123 |
Academics & Instruction (MHC, Mt Holyoke)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
213
Part-Time Faculty
51
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
78%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 12% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 56% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 17% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 4% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 2% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 74% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,524,228 |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Mount Holyoke College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
91.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
80.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
85.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
86.0%
Programs & Majors (MHC, Mt Holyoke)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (50)
- African-American/Black Studies
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Architecture and Related Services, Other
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Studies
- History, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Russian Studies
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- South Asian Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Psychology
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Mathematics Teaching, Master of Arts in Teaching of Languages
Master's Programs of Study (2)
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Mathematics Education
Campus Life (MHC, Mt Holyoke)
Location & Geography
Population
17,514
Nearest Metropolitan Area
800 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Springfield
Weather
Temperature | 15 average low in January, 74.5 average high in September |
Rain | 128 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 35 mile(s) from campus in Hartford |
Nearest Bus Station | South Hadley |
Nearest Train Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Springfield |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
95% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
5%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Lyon |
School Colors | Navy and white, with Columbia blue accent |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Mount Holyoke College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, student government association, c.a.u.s.e. (creating awareness and unity for social equality), mhc outing club, mount holyoke symphony orchestra, mount holyoke news
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
No, women only
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,161
Undergraduates
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 13.6% Asian
- 7.3% Black/African-American
- 9.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 62.6% White
- 1.8% Unknown
International Students
27.4% from 57 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
124
Student Resources (MHC, Mt Holyoke)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Psychology61 Documents
- Art History45 Documents
- Mathematics19 Documents
- Environmental Studies18 Documents
- Geology14 Documents
Popular Courses
- PSYCH-100 - Introduction to PsychologyPsychology
- MATH-101 - Calculus IMathematics
- ARTH-100WA - Image and Environment: 'Western Art: 1400-2000'Art History
- ENVST-101 - Introduction to Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies
- PSYCH-233 - Educational PsychologyPsychology
Popular Professors
- K C HaydonPSYCH-100
- T.FarnhamENVST-101
- J TirrelMATH-101
- M.DavisARTH-271
- p.staitiARTH-100WA
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