Outcomes at MHC
Graduation Rate
82.57%
Transfer-out Rate
11.80%
Retention Rate
90.00%
The graduation rate at Mount Holyoke College is 82.57% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 469 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 568 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 82.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 11.80% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 90% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Mount Holyoke College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Mount Holyoke College. 469 students have completed and 67 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 3 students still enrolled and 29 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 568 | 568 |
| Completers | 469 (82.57%) | 469 |
| Transfer-out | 67 (11.80%) | 67 |
| Still Enrolled | 3 (0.53%) | 3 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 29 (5.11%) | 29 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 443 students have completed in 4 years and additional 20 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 443 (77.99%) |
0 (-) |
443 (77.99%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 20 (3.52%) |
0 (-) |
20 (3.52%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 6 (1.06%) |
0 (-) |
6 (1.06%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 82.57% (469/568) | - (0/0) | 82.57% (469/568) |
| Asian | 84.38% (54/64) | - (0/0) | 84.38% (54/64) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 77.78% (21/27) | - (0/0) | 77.78% (21/27) |
| Hispanic | 71.05% (27/38) | - (0/0) | 71.05% (27/38) |
| White | 83.15% (232/279) | - (0/0) | 83.15% (232/279) |
| Two or More Race | 86.36% (19/22) | - (0/0) | 86.36% (19/22) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (4/4) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (4/4) |