Mount Holyoke College Admission

Acceptance Rate

36.03%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

27.19%

Freshmen Enrollment

512

SAT Scores

1,460

For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 5,226 students have applied and 1,883 students have allowed to admit to Mount Holyoke College (Acceptance rate: 36.03%). MHC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.19 % where 512 students have finally enrolled out of 1,883 admitted students.

MHC acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as College of the Holy Cross and Colgate University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 17.43%).

MHC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 35.58%).

How to Apply to Mount Holyoke College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MHC. MHC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission
Online Application	https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/apply-undergraduate-first-year
Financial Aid	https://www.mtholyoke.edu/sfs
Net Price Calculator	https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/mtholyoke
Veterans Tuition	https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/apply-undergraduate-first-year/affording-mount-holyoke/financial-aid/types-financial-aid/veterans-benefits
Disability Service	https://www.mtholyoke.edu/directory/departments-offices-centers/disability-services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MHC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2025, the average SAT score at Mount Holyoke College is 1,460 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Mount Holyoke College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,464). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

MHC SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
Mount Holyoke College	1,460	33
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,464	33
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges	1,132	69
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts	1,237	81

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At Mount Holyoke College, 69 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,460 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	710	740	760
Mathematics	670	720	770
Total	1,380	1,460	1,530

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)

At Mount Holyoke College, 11 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	32	33	35
English	34	35	36
Mathematics	26	30	34

MHC Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Mount Holyoke College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.

5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.

Admission Requirements for Applying to Mount Holyoke College
Secondary school GPA	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal demonstration of competencies	Considered, if submitted
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Required