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Mount Holyoke Admissions Information

Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA (map) 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

Main Address:	50 College Street South Hadley, MA 01075
Phone Number:	(413) 538-2000
Website:	https://www.mtholyoke.edu/

Characteristics

Type of school:	Private, Liberal Arts
Type of school:	Women only
Setting:	Suburban
Athletics:	Division III, Intercollegiate, Club
Degrees offered:	Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate
Size of undergraduate student body:	2,288
Percent out-of-state:	77%
Percent international:	20.28%
Female to Male ratio:	100:0

Academic Life

Student to Professor ratio:	9:1
Most popular majors:	Biology/Biological Sciences International Relations Political Science and Government
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

Campus Life

Housing options:

Women's housing
Special housing for students with disabilities

Apartments for single students

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

Fun Facts

Voted #1 Best Classroom Experience
Voted #15 Students Study the Most
Voted #16 LGBT-Friendly

Voted #7 Most Beautiful Campus
Voted #15 Most Liberal Students

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
Phone number:	(413) 538-2023
Fax number:	(413) 538-2409
Admissions Website:	https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/
Email:	admission@mtholyoke.edu
Contact Person:	Diane Anci
Number of first-year applications received:	3,061
Percent of applicants admitted:	58%

Application Information

Regular application deadline:	January 15
Early decision/action deadline:	November 15
Accepts the Common Application?	Yes
Admission requirements:	Essay Common application supplement Two academic letters of recommendation School Report Mid-Year Report Interview (recommended)

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.

Policy regarding SAT score-use:

Considers highest section scores across test dates.

Middle 50% Scores	Low	Average	High	% Who Submitted Scores
SAT Critical Reading	610	670	730	67%
SAT Math	600	660	720	67%
SAT Writing	620	670	710	67%
ACT Composite	27	29	31	20%

College Board code:

3529

ACT code:

1866

Learn more about other Women's schools:
Bryn Mawr Smith Wellesley Vassar

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