Admissions Overview
The admission process at Mount Holyoke College has a 40% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Mount Holyoke College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
40%
Selective
Application Volume
4,894
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
28%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Mount Holyoke College has a 40% 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
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
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 1,540. Additionally, about 3% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 30 to 34.
SAT Scores
19% of students submitted400
1600
1350 – 1540
200
800
690 – 770
200
800
660 – 770
ACT Scores
3% of students submitted1
36
30 – 34
1
36
33 – 35
1
36
27 – 32
Admission Statistics
4,894 students applied to MHC. Of those, 40% were accepted (1,946 students). Of these 1,946 accepted students, 544 chose to enroll.
4,894
Total Applicants
1,946
Students Admitted
544
Students Enrolled
40%
Acceptance Rate