Institutional Profiles
Mount Holyoke College :: www.mtholyoke.edu
Admission & Financial Aid
Mount Holyoke College is looking for smart, ambitious women who understand the value of a liberal arts education and who are driven by a love of learning. Admission to MHC is competitive and highly selective.
Entrance is determined by a student’s overall record, and while we give the greatest weight to school records and evaluations, we also consider the big picture—which includes special talents, particular goals, and character. Overall, we seek to admit students whose talents, interests, and aspirations match the programs and opportunities offered by Mount Holyoke.
To apply, please complete the Common Application, as well as the Mount Holyoke College Common Application Supplement. We encourage you to apply online via the Common Application website. If you are unable to apply online, please download the Common Application and the Mount Holyoke Common Application Supplement or request a paper copy from the Office of Admission. The application fee is waived if you apply online; be sure to enclose the $60 application fee for the downloaded or paper application.
Admission Statistics
- First-year applicants 3,359
- Early Decision applicants 287
- Transfer applicants 269
- Total First-year acceptances 1,732
- Total Early Decision acceptances 137
- Total Transfer acceptances 123
- Total First-year acceptance rate 51.6%
- Early Decision acceptance rate 47.7%
- Total Transfer acceptance rate 47.6%
- Total First-year matriculants 542
- Total Transfer matriculants 52
- International matriculants 138
- Rank in Class
- Top 5% 38%
- 2nd 5% 18%
- 2nd Tenth 23%
Testing
- Middle 50% score Range:
- Mean SAT critical reading 658
- Mean SAT math 639
- Mean SAT writing 660
- Mean Test Scores:
- ACT Composite 29
- TOEFL (paper) 611
- TOEFL (internet) 105
- IELTS 7.4
Cost & Financial Aid
Mount Holyoke College has always supported an economically diverse student body, making an extraordinary education available to upper, middle, and low income students alike. Because Mount Holyoke is committed to educating exceptionally talented women, we offer both merit-based and need-based aid to qualified applicants. Moreover, our financial aid packages completely cover institutionally determined eligibility.
The Cost of Attendance for a MHC Education for 2011-2012
| Tuition: | $41,270 |
| Room and Board: | $12,140 |
| Student Activities Fee: | $186 |
| Total: | $53,596 |
An education at a top-rated, private liberal arts college such as Mount Holyoke is one of the most worthwhile investments you will ever make. We recognize that paying for such an education is a challenge for many, and work closely with admitted students and their families to make this investment affordable.
Deadlines & Forms
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Required for federal aid eligibility | CSS PROFILE/ Noncustodial PROFILE*** Required for institutional eligibility | Federal Tax Forms (All pages, schedules, W-2s) & Supplemental Forms** (submit to IDOC if after 2/1) | |
| First-Year Students | |||
| Early Decision I* | Feb. 15th | Nov. 15th | Dec. 1st |
| Early Decision II* | Feb. 15th | Jan. 1st | Jan. 15th |
| Regular Decision | Feb. 15th | Feb. 15th | March 1st |
| Transfer Students | |||
| Fall Entrance | March 1st | March 1st | March 15th |
| Spring Entrance | Nov. 15th | Nov. 15th | Nov. 20th |
*Most recently filed federal tax returns should be submitted directly to the Student Financial Services until current-year returns are filed. In 2009-2010 application year, 2007 tax returns should be sent for initial review; to receive a finalized financial aid package, tax returns for the year 2008 must be submitted to the College Board's IDOC service by May 1. Please note that a financial aid package may change upon review of current-year federal tax returns.
*** The Noncustodial PROFILE is required for students whose biological or adoptive parents are not married to each other.
| CSS International Student Aid App Required for institutional eligibility |
Certified Verification of Income | ||
| International Students | |||
| Early Decision I | Nov. 15th | Nov. 15th | |
| Early Decision II | Jan. 1st | Jan. 1st | |
| Regular Decision | Jan. 15th | Jan. 15th | |