School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,304
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Mount Holyoke College

http://www.mtholyoke.edu
50 College Street, South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075-1489
(413) 538-2000

Chemist and educator Mary Lyon founded Mount Holyoke College (then called Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) in 1837, nearly a century before women gained the right to vote. Today, her famous words—"Go where no one else will go, do what no one else will do"—continue to inspire Mount Holyoke students. As the first of the Seven Sisters—the female equivalent of the once predominantly male Ivy League—Mount Holyoke has led the way in women's education. A model upon which many other women's colleges were patterned, it quickly became synonymous with brilliant teaching and academic excellence. In 1861 the three-year curriculum was expanded ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 14%
 
School Costs

At Mount Holyoke College, 76.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 71.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $26,092), and 45% receive loans ($5,776 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,450.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Mount Holyoke College is $23,787 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,061 people applied to Mount Holyoke College. Of the applicants, 58.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (0.0% male and 1.1% female)

Of the 2,288 undergraduate students at Mount Holyoke College, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (93.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 56.0% of the 16 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     17.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     90.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     81.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     83.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15
Admissions Office Phone 413-538-2023
Admissions Office Email admission@mtholyoke.edu
Admissions Office Address Mount Holyoke College 50 College Street South Hadley, MA 01075-1488
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/transfer.html
Admissions Website http://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/apply.html
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Mount Holyoke College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Mount Holyoke College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 7
Architecture and Related Services, Other 7
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 32
African-American/Black Studies 4
American/United States Studies/Civilization 6
Asian Studies/Civilization 14
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 3
European Studies/Civilization 1
German Studies 2
Latin American Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 62
Biochemistry 13
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 49
Computer and information sciences and support services 7
Computer Science 7
Education 11
Education, Other 11
English language and literature/letters 48
English Language and Literature, General 48
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 18
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 3
French Language and Literature 10
Italian Language and Literature 2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
Spanish Language and Literature 1
History 17
History, General 17
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 3
Mathematics and statistics 15
Mathematics, General 14
Statistics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 42
Ancient Studies/Civilization 3
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 17
Neuroscience 20
Natural resources and conservation 19
Environmental Studies 19
Philosophy and religious studies 15
Philosophy 6
Religion/Religious Studies 9
Physical sciences 28
Astronomy 1
Chemistry, General 12
Geology/Earth Science, General 8
Physics, General 7
Psychology 42 1
Psychology, General 42 1
Social sciences 149
Anthropology 24
Economics, General 41
Geography 1
International Relations and Affairs 42
Political Science and Government, General 24
Social Sciences, Other 10
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 53
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 17
Dance, General 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Film/Cinema Studies 6
Fine/Studio Arts, General 16
Music, General 1
 
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