Mount Holyoke Admissions Information
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA (
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With a rich history, Mount Holyoke is the oldest women’s college in America–having been founded in 1837–and continues to be a leader in women’s education. Its innovations as a pioneer in women’s education served as a model for sister schools Vassar and Wellesley Colleges. Thanks to its small classes taught in an intimate, open environment, Mount Holyoke has been voted #1 Best Classroom Experience. Students are offered a broad range of academic opportunities at the school; as a member of the Five College Consortium, Mount Holyoke also offers its students the chance to take courses at Amherst, Hampshire, Smith, and the University of Massachusetts. Mount Holyoke boasts successful alumni from a broad range of fields including poet Emily Dickinson, former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, and suffragist Lucy Stone.
Hailing from 70 countries and 48 states, the Mount Holyoke student body pursues a wide range of interests and passions through the school’s 110 clubs and organizations. As a means of encouraging comfort among first-year students, the junior class organizes a system each year known as “Big/Little Sisters” in which a third-year student is paired with a freshman, promoting a mentor-like relationship. In addition, a free bus ride to the nearby towns of Amherst and Northampton provides easy access to coffeehouses, clubs, theaters, galleries, and restaurants.
Basic Info
Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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| Type of school: |
Women only |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, Intercollegiate, Club |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
2,288 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
77% |
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| Percent international: |
20.28% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
100:0 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
9:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Biology/Biological Sciences
International Relations
Political Science and Government |
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| Special study programs: |
Cross-registration
Double major
Independent study
Internships
ROTC (Air Force, Army)
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification
Visiting/Exchange student program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Women's housing
Special housing for students with disabilities |
Apartments for single students |
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Activities:
Campus ministries
Dance
Film society
Jazz band
Model U.N.
Musical theater
Student government
Symphony orchestra |
Choral groups
Drama
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Radio station
Student newspaper
Yearbook |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #1 Best Classroom Experience
- Voted #15 Students Study the Most
- Voted #16 LGBT-Friendly
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- Voted #7 Most Beautiful Campus
- Voted #15 Most Liberal Students
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Admissions Information
While it may initially appear higher than average, Mount Holyoke's admission rate of 58% more reflects the niched nature of the school and its applicants than it does the ease of the application process. Because Mt. Holyoke is a small, female liberal arts college, it is more likely to attract and accept applicants whose interests align with its own. As such, while not required of applicants, the school's median standardized test scores are well above average. Admissions officials have indicated that a student's academic record, GPA, recommendations, class rank, and admissions essay are the most important factors in the admissions process.
Consideration for admission is also given to an applicant's involvement in extracurricular activities, character, talent and ability in a discipline, volunteer and work experience, interview, and status as a first-generation college student. While not as important, additional regard is given to factors including alumni relation, geographical residence, racial/ethnic status, standardized test scores, and applicant's level of interest in the Mount Holyoke.
| Admissions address: |
Newhall Center
50 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075 |
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| Phone number: |
(413) 538-2023 |
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| Fax number: |
(413) 538-2409 |
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| Admissions Website: |
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/ |
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| Email: |
admission@mtholyoke.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Diane Anci |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
3,061 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
58% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 15 |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Common application supplement
Two academic letters of recommendation
School Report
Mid-Year Report
Interview (recommended) |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
No; SAT I, SAT II, and ACT test scores are optional (exception: home-schooled students). They will be considered if submitted. |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores across test dates. |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
610
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670
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730
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67%
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| SAT Math |
600
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660
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720
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67%
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| SAT Writing |
620
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670
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710
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67%
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| College Board code: |
3529 |
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| ACT code: |
1866 |
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