Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
38.29%
SAT Average
1,422
ACT Range
31-33
Mount Holyoke College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 38.29%. This means approximately 383 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,198 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
38.29%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $64,142 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,142 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $77,545 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $29,562 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 20.29% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 42.77% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Mount Holyoke College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$64,142
Room and board
$18,838
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$1,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$77,545
Average net price
$29,562
Average aid coverage
62%
$47,983 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Mount Holyoke College pays approximately $29,562 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Mount Holyoke College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Mount Holyoke College net price
$29,562
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Mount Holyoke College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $64,142 and average net price at $29,562. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$64,142
Current net price
$29,562
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
85.04%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$58,418
Undergraduates
2,198
10-Year Median Earnings - Mount Holyoke College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Mount Holyoke College graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Mount Holyoke College?
Undergraduates
2,198
Completion rate
85.04%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
20.29%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
42.77%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 20.29% of Mount Holyoke College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 42.77% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Mount Holyoke College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Mount Holyoke College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Mount Holyoke College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Mount Holyoke College is listed at 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075-1489. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Mount Holyoke College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Holyoke College | 38.29% | $64,142 | $29,562 | $58,418 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate?
Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 38.29%.
How much is Mount Holyoke College tuition?
Mount Holyoke College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $64,142.
What is Mount Holyoke College's average net price?
Mount Holyoke College's average net price in the local dataset is $29,562.
What does Mount Holyoke College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $17,365 for Mount Holyoke College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Mount Holyoke College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $58,418 for Mount Holyoke College.
Is Mount Holyoke College accredited?
Mount Holyoke College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Mount Holyoke College?
The local dataset lists 2,198 undergraduate students at Mount Holyoke College.
What percentage of Mount Holyoke College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Mount Holyoke College in the local dataset is 20.29%.
What is the federal loan rate at Mount Holyoke College?
The federal loan rate for Mount Holyoke College in the local dataset is 42.77%.
Where should I verify Mount Holyoke College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Mount Holyoke College or the latest official federal education data.