Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College is very difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Mount Holyoke College is 40%. Out of 4,894 applications received in 2023, 1,946 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Mount Holyoke College, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the fee for the application is $60.

Students who apply to Mount Holyoke College for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by April 1.

Mount Holyoke College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Mount Holyoke College's admissions stats.

Mount Holyoke College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.9
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	57%
Mean SAT Score	1430
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	43%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	19%
Waitlist	Yes

Mount Holyoke College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mount Holyoke College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	January 1
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	February 1
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Mount Holyoke College?

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Mount Holyoke College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by January 1.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Mount Holyoke College is 62%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 40%. Last year, Mount Holyoke College admitted 243 of the 393 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college because they hope it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Mount Holyoke College Admissions

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Transferring to Mount Holyoke College

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Mount Holyoke College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Mount Holyoke College

Wondering what factors are considered by Mount Holyoke College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Mount Holyoke College for more information on admission factors.

Mount Holyoke College Application Requirements

To apply to Mount Holyoke College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Mount Holyoke College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mount Holyoke College?

Students admitted to Mount Holyoke College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9. Mount Holyoke College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 84% submitted a class rank. At Mount Holyoke College 57% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 76% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Mount Holyoke College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	35%
3.75 and 3.99	34%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	6%
3.00 and 3.24	3%
2.50 and 2.9	2%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Mount Holyoke College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mount Holyoke College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 43% of Mount Holyoke College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 19% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Mount Holyoke College?

To be competitive with other Mount Holyoke College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1370 and 1500 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Mount Holyoke College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1500 and 25% of scored lower than 1370, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Mount Holyoke College student is 1430.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Mount Holyoke College students scored 770 or higher and 75% of students scored 690 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Mount Holyoke College students scored 770 or higher, and 75% scored a 690 or higher.

To be most competitive at Mount Holyoke College, you should strive to earn between 30 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Mount Holyoke College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Mount Holyoke College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.

More Information on Transferring to Mount Holyoke College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Mount Holyoke College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by April 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Mount Holyoke College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Mount Holyoke College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Mount Holyoke College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mount Holyoke College.

Does Mount Holyoke College accept transfer credits?

✅ Mount Holyoke College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Mount Holyoke College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Mount Holyoke College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Mount Holyoke College?

❌ No, Mount Holyoke College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Mount Holyoke College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Mount Holyoke College is 40%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mount Holyoke College?

✅ Mount Holyoke College's early decision acceptance rate was 62% in 2021.

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