Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$48,590
Acceptance Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
Annual Tuition
$64,142
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $58,418 ten years after entry — 8% above the national median. Acceptance rate 38.3%, average SAT score 1463, in-state tuition $64,142.
At a Glance
Total Students
2,198
Retention Rate
90%
Faculty Ratio
9
Financial Aid
43%
Median Debt
$22,902
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,463
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
710–760
SAT Math (middle 50%)
670–770
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
32–35
Institution Overview
Mount Holyoke College is a private, non-profit institution with 2,198 students. The college has a 38.3% acceptance rate and an 89.7% retention rate. The graduation rate is 83.8%. The in-state tuition cost is $64,142, and 42.8% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $32,877. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $48,590, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $58,418. The median debt for graduates is $22,902.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$33k
1 YEAR
$49k
5 YEARS
$58k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Mount Holyoke College graduates earn $32,877. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $48,590, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $58,418. The median debt for graduates is $22,902.
Mount Holyoke College has a high retention rate of 89.7% and an 83.8% graduation rate. The college has a selective admissions process, accepting 38.3% of applicants. The college provides financial aid to 42.8% of students. The annual in-state tuition is $64,142.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Research and Experimental Psychology
Education, Other
Biology, General
English Language and Literature, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
International Relations and National Security Studies
Political Science and Government
Fine and Studio Arts
History
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Anthropology
Sociology
Social Sciences, Other
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Campus Location
South Hadley, Massachusetts
South Hadley, MA 01075-1489
Mount Holyoke College is located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The campus is in a suburban setting.