Mount Holyoke College Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
37.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.98%
Freshmen Enrollment
544
SAT Scores
1,420
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,894 students have applied and 1,946 students have allowed to admit to Mount Holyoke College (Acceptance rate: 39.76%). MHC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.95 % where 544 students have finally enrolled out of 1,946 admitted students.
MHC acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Pitzer College and Oberlin College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 46.10%).
MHC enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.81%).
How to Apply to Mount Holyoke College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MHC. MHC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MHC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Mount Holyoke College is 1,420 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Mount Holyoke College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,339). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
---|---|---|
Mount Holyoke College | 1,420 | 32 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,339 | 30 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Mount Holyoke College, 104 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,420 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
---|---|---|---|
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 690 | 730 | 770 |
Mathematics | 660 | 700 | 770 |
Total | 1,350 | 1,430 | 1,540 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Mount Holyoke College, 19 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
---|---|---|---|
Composite | 30 | 32 | 34 |
English | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 32 |
MHC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Mount Holyoke College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
Recommendations | Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Required |