Liberal arts college
#14 Best colleges in MassachusettsMount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $26,441 a year
Median debt at graduation: $22,902 (all students)
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- Application 101 for International StudentsNovember 4, 2026International applicants are encouraged to attend Application 101 for International Students sessions on November 4More about Application 101 for International StudentsAdd to calendar
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for education in America#61 of 1,318
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#35 of 690
- Best colleges in America#105 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#89 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#95 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#91 of 1,358
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- Best colleges for English in America#91 of 1,283
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#137 of 1,829
- Best colleges for history in America#94 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#91 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#94 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#94 of 1,162
- Best mid-size colleges in America#55 of 667
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#94 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#90 of 1,063
- Best colleges for computer science in America#65 of 750
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#44 of 430
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#75 of 704
- Best colleges for economics in America#93 of 788
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in America#105 of 704
- Most selective colleges in America#109 of 683
In Massachusetts
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Massachusetts#8 of 47
- Best colleges for education in Massachusetts#9 of 48
- Best test-optional colleges in Massachusetts#12 of 59
- Best colleges in Massachusetts#14 of 67
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Massachusetts#8 of 38
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Massachusetts#10 of 47
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- Best colleges for psychology in Massachusetts#11 of 51
- Best colleges for art and design in Massachusetts#11 of 44
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Massachusetts#12 of 47
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Massachusetts#12 of 47
- Best colleges for English in Massachusetts#12 of 46
- Best colleges for history in Massachusetts#12 of 46
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,463 · ACT 33.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$29,177
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $84,926 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,209 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 0% · Women 100% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 19% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 78% |
| Total students | 2,330 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $26,441 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $84,926 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $22,902 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 84% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 85% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 78% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 80% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $58,418 |
| Admission rate | 36% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $60 |
| Early decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | November 15 |
| Second early decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | January 5 |
| Regular decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | January 15 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,580 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Average SAT | 1463 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 710–760 |
| SAT math | 670–770 |
| ACT composite | 32–35 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Sociology | |
| Political science | |
| Ethnic and gender studies | |
| Other education | |
| Biology | |
| English | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Anthropology | |
| Fine arts | |
| Romance languages |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classical and Ancient Studies, Classics, Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis, Dance, Data Science, Economics, Experimental psychology, Film and video, Geography, Geology and earth science, History, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Other architecture, Other social sciences, Other visual and performing arts, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious studies, Statistics, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Psychology | |
| Computer and information sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 0% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $19,684 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 26%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 91%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $459,723IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 97% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Bradley International Airport (BDL)About 23 miles away · about 50 minutes by car |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | BostonAbout 80 miles away · about 2 hours by car |
| Typical weather | 24°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Amherst, MA, about 9 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.88 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.44 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Mount Holyoke College’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 7% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Mount Holyoke College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $26,441 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Mount Holyoke College?
- Mount Holyoke College admitted 36% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Mount Holyoke College’s graduates do?
- 84% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $58,418; the median federal debt at graduation is $22,902.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 166939
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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