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Mount Holyoke College

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Overview

Founded in 1888, the Mount Holyoke College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of South Hadley (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Mount Holyoke College (MHC) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) women only US higher education institution. Mount Holyoke College (MHC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 137-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MHC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Mount Holyoke College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Mount Holyoke College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Mount Holyoke College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Mount Holyoke College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym MHC
Founded 1888 Origins date back to 1837
Motto That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace. Psalms 144:12
Colours Light blue and white
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University Location

Address 50 College Street
South Hadley
01075-1489 Massachusetts
United States
Mount Holyoke College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Mount Holyoke College Phone Number (413) 538 2000
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Mount Holyoke College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Mount Holyoke College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Mount Holyoke College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Mount Holyoke College.



Mount Holyoke College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Mount Holyoke College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits women only.


Mount Holyoke College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Mount Holyoke College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Mount Holyoke College's Admission Office Admission Office

50 College Street
South Hadley 01075-1488
(413) 538 2023


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Mount Holyoke College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Mount Holyoke College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Mount Holyoke College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Mount Holyoke College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Mount Holyoke College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Mount Holyoke College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Mount Holyoke College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Mount Holyoke College is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Mount Holyoke College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Mount Holyoke College's Library
Mount Holyoke College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 692,978 physical volumes, 11,998 physical media, 148,540 digital/electronic media and 289 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 24 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Mount Holyoke College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Mount Holyoke College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Mount Holyoke College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,171 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Mount Holyoke College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Mount Holyoke College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Mount Holyoke College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Mount Holyoke College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Mount Holyoke College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Mount Holyoke College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1929


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Mount Holyoke College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Five College Consortium
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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