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.
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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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Address | 50 College Street South Hadley 01075-1489 Massachusetts United States |
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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.
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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.
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over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) | 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) |
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over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) | 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) |
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This institution admits women only.
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.
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.
This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.
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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.
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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.
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In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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Mount Holyoke College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1929
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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