Overall Mount Holyoke College Acceptance Rate
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1230 - 1460
- ACT Scores: 29 - 32
- Average GPA: 3.8
How Hard Is It to Get into Mount Holyoke College
Applicant Selectivity: Moderately Selective
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Mount Holyoke is considered moderately selective. Many accepted applicants score in the mid-range on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having a solid high school GPA and number of college prep courses.
How Does Mount Holyoke College Compare to Other Liberal Arts Colleges in MA
Nearby College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Amherst College | 14% |
| Bay Path University | 77% |
| College of the Holy Cross | 37% |
| Eastern Nazarene College | 61% |
| Gordon College | 93% |
| Harvard University | 6% |
| Smith College | 38% |
| Stonehill College | 75% |
| Wellesley College | 30% |
| Williams College | 18% |
Admissions Requirements
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
Students must submit either the Common Application or the Coalition Application, along with the Mount Holyoke Writing Supplement. Applicants must request from their high school two Teacher Evaluation Forms for core academic courses, a Counselor Recommendation, and a Secondary School Report including an official high school transcript.
A Midyear Report is also required after seventh semester grades are released. The submission of standardized test scores is optional. Students may choose to submit an art supplement if applicable to their application. An admissions interview is optional but strongly recommended.
Number of Applicants, Percent Admitted, and Enrolled Students
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 3858 | 0% | 100% |
| Admitted: | 50 | 0% | 50% |
| Enrolled: | 27 | 0% | 27% |
Average Standardized Test Scores
| SAT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 620 - 730 |
| Math | 610 - 730 |
| Total Score: | 1230 - 1460 |
| ACT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Composite Score: | 29 - 32 |
