More selective than 79% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MHC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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MHC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MHC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 710 | 760 |
| SAT math | 670 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 32 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1380 | 1530 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MHC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 36% | 710–760 | 670–770 | 32–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 38% | 690–750 | 660–750 | 31–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MHC compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
MHC has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Babson College | 17% | 93% | $40,514 |
| 11 | College of the Holy Cross | 18% | 87% | $38,782 |
| 12 | Smith College | 21% | 89% | $27,579 |
| 13 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 25% | 96% | $25,171 |
| 14 | Mount Holyoke College | 36% | 84% | $26,441 |
| 15 | Clark University | 40% | 77% | $28,714 |
| 16 | Brandeis University | 41% | 86% | $35,736 |
| 17 | The New England Conservatory of Music | 41% | 73% | $46,754 |
| 18 | Berklee College of Music | 44% | 67% | $49,465 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at MHC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MHC admissions questions
What is the MHC acceptance rate?
Mount Holyoke College accepts 36% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,926 of 5,030 applicants were admitted.
Does MHC require the SAT or ACT?
Mount Holyoke College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for MHC?
The middle 50% of Mount Holyoke College enrolled first-year students scored 1380–1530 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at MHC?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (587 of 1,926).
Is MHC getting harder to get into?
Mount Holyoke College accepted 36% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 38% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mount Holyoke College overview