Admissions Overview
The admission process at Mount Holyoke College has a 38% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Mount Holyoke College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
38%
Selective
Application Volume
5,030
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
30%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Mount Holyoke College has a 38% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Mount Holyoke College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$60
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Mount Holyoke College. About 19% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,350 to 1,500. Additionally, about 2% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 31 to 33.
SAT Scores
19% of students submitted400
1600
1350 – 1500
200
800
690 – 750
200
800
660 – 750
ACT Scores
2% of students submitted1
36
31 – 33
1
36
31 – 35
1
36
27 – 35
Admission Statistics
5,030 students applied to MHC. Of those, 38% were accepted (1,926 students). Of these 1,926 accepted students, 587 chose to enroll.
5,030
Total Applicants
1,926
Students Admitted
587
Students Enrolled
38%
Acceptance Rate