Liberal Arts · South Hadley, MA
Mount Holyoke College
Moderately selective. 36.0% acceptance rate.
Calculate your Mount Holyoke oddsHow hard is it to get into Mount Holyoke?
Mount Holyoke is moderately selective, with a 36.0% acceptance rate. Admitted students typically score 1380–1530 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT. The application is read holistically, so essays, recommendations, activities, and demographic context all factor into the decision alongside test scores and GPA.
Quick Facts
| Acceptance rate | 36.0% |
| SAT (mid-50%) | 1380–1530 |
| ACT (mid-50%) | 32–35 |
| Cost of attendance | $84,926 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,169 |
| Type | Private · Liberal Arts |
| Setting | Campus setting |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last verified May 2026.
Getting In
Mount Holyoke's 36.0% acceptance rate puts it in the moderately selective tier. The mid-50% SAT range of 1380–1530 means a quarter of admitted students scored above 1530, and a quarter scored below 1380. Scores in that range don't guarantee admission. Scores outside it don't rule it out. The application is read holistically.
That number doesn't tell you your odds. A 1550 SAT and a 4.0 GPA put you in the academic conversation. They don't put you in the admit pile. Your actual probability depends on your full profile: coursework rigor, activities, recommendations, demographic context, and what your essays accomplish. The pool average is a starting point, not a forecast.
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Admitted students score in the following ranges across SAT sections:
SAT Reading
710–760
25th–75th percentile
SAT Math
670–770
25th–75th percentile
Strong applicants tend to score above the 75th percentile in their stronger section and at or above the 25th percentile in their weaker one. Both numbers are descriptive, not prescriptive. Plenty of admitted students score below the 25th percentile in one section, especially with strong context elsewhere.
Beyond the Numbers
Mount Holyoke is best known for being one of the original Seven Sisters women's colleges, a Five College Consortium member, and a South Hadley, MA campus. Admissions readers are looking for applicants whose specific interests and ways of working would actually thrive in that environment. Not generic “passion.” Concrete curiosity that already shows up in what you do.
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Mount Holyoke vs. Peer Schools
Side-by-side comparison with similar Liberal Arts schools applicants typically consider.
| School | Accept | SAT mid-50 | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Holyoke This page | 36.0% | 1380–1530 | — |
| Amherst | 9.0% | 1490–1580 | $23,367 |
| Williams | 8.3% | 1490–1570 | $17,716 |
| Pomona | 7.1% | 1490–1560 | $19,285 |
| Swarthmore | 7.5% | 1490–1560 | $23,149 |
| Bowdoin | 7.1% | 1470–1550 | $14,398 |
FAQ
How hard is it to get into Mount Holyoke?
Mount Holyoke is moderately selective. The most recently published acceptance rate is 36.0%. Admitted students score in the 1380–1530 SAT range. Test scores are necessary but not sufficient. Holistic review weighs essays, activities, recommendations, and demographic context.
What SAT score do I need for Mount Holyoke?
Admitted students at Mount Holyoke typically score between 1380 and 1530 on the SAT. A quarter of admits scored above 1530, and a quarter scored below 1380. Scores in this range are competitive but do not guarantee admission.
Sources
All numerical data on this page is sourced from official, primary sources. Admissions stats reflect the most recent publicly published cycle. Verify current figures with Mount Holyoke's admissions office before applying.
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — federally maintained dataset on admissions, cost, demographics, and post-graduation outcomes (IPEDS-derived).
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) — the underlying federal data collection that all U.S. accredited institutions report into annually.
- Mount Holyoke Common Data Set — the standardized annual data document published by the school.
Last verified May 2026. Stats reflect Mount Holyoke's most recent publicly published admit cycle.