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Mount Holyoke College

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Overview

Mount Holyoke College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States. Established in 1888, Mount Holyoke College (MHC) is a women only institution and is officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. MHC provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 138-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 50-59%. This makes it an averagely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. MHC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Mount Holyoke College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Mount Holyoke College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Mount Holyoke College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Mount Holyoke College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym MHC
Founded 1888 Origins date back to 1837
Motto That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace. Psalms 144:12
Colours Light blue and white
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Location

Address 50 College Street
South Hadley
01075-1489 Massachusetts
United States
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Mount Holyoke College Phone Number (413) 538 2000
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Mount Holyoke College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1929


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Mount Holyoke College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Mount Holyoke College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Mount Holyoke College's academic range and degree level offering.



Mount Holyoke College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Mount Holyoke College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Mount Holyoke College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Mount Holyoke College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Mount Holyoke College.



Mount Holyoke College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Mount Holyoke College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Mount Holyoke College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Mount Holyoke College Admission Info


Mount Holyoke College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Mount Holyoke College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


Mount Holyoke College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Mount Holyoke College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Mount Holyoke College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Admission Office Admission Office

50 College Street
South Hadley 01075-1488
(413) 538 2023


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Mount Holyoke College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Mount Holyoke College Size and Profile


Mount Holyoke College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Mount Holyoke College has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Mount Holyoke College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Mount Holyoke College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Mount Holyoke College's Control Type Control Type

Mount Holyoke College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Mount Holyoke College's Entity Type Entity Type

Mount Holyoke College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Mount Holyoke College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Mount Holyoke College's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Mount Holyoke College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Mount Holyoke College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Mount Holyoke College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Mount Holyoke College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Mount Holyoke College Facilities


Mount Holyoke College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Mount Holyoke College's Library
Mount Holyoke College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 692,978 physical volumes, 11,998 physical media, 148,540 digital/electronic media and 289 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 24 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Mount Holyoke College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Mount Holyoke College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Mount Holyoke College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,171 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Mount Holyoke College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Mount Holyoke College Services


Mount Holyoke College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Mount Holyoke College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Mount Holyoke College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Mount Holyoke College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Mount Holyoke College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Five College Consortium
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Holyoke College public or private?

Mount Holyoke College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Mount Holyoke College profit or non-profit?

Mount Holyoke College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Mount Holyoke College in terms of enrollment?

Mount Holyoke College has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Mount Holyoke College in terms of academic staff?

Mount Holyoke College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Mount Holyoke College a coeducational institution?

Mount Holyoke College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does Mount Holyoke College use?

Mount Holyoke College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Mount Holyoke College affiliated with?

None.

Does Mount Holyoke College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Mount Holyoke College MHC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Mount Holyoke College MHC located?

Mount Holyoke College is located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States. Address: 50 College Street.

Is Mount Holyoke College MHC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Mount Holyoke College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (since 1929).

Does Mount Holyoke College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Mount Holyoke College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Mount Holyoke College have a university library?

Yes Mount Holyoke College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 692,978 physical volumes, 11,998 physical media, 148,540 digital/electronic media and 289 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 24 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Mount Holyoke College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Mount Holyoke College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Mount Holyoke College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,171 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Mount Holyoke College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Mount Holyoke College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Mount Holyoke College offer career services?

Yes

Does Mount Holyoke College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Mount Holyoke College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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