MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE (MHC)
- 50 College Street
- South Hadley, MA 01075
- OPEID College Code: 00219200
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- General Phone: (413) 538-2000
- President: Joanne V Creighton
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 2,304
- College Alias: MHC
- College Mascot: Lyons
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Mount Holyoke College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.mtholyoke.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Mount Holyoke College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mtholyoke.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 3,061 | 3,061 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 1,771 (58%) | 1,771 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 574 (32%) | 574 (32%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MHC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 14% | 6% | 70% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,042 | $5,323 | $2,479 | $25,648 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 385 | 426 | 360 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $39,126 | $37,666 | $35,940 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $39,126 | $37,666 | $35,940 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $39,126 | $37,666 | $35,940 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,450 | $11,020 | $10,520 |
| Other Expenses | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,476 | $50,586 | $48,360 |
| In-State | $52,476 | $50,586 | $48,360 |
| Out of State | $52,476 | $50,586 | $48,360 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $40,076 | $38,616 | $36,890 |
| In-State | $40,076 | $38,616 | $36,890 |
| Out of State | $40,076 | $38,616 | $36,890 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $40,076 | $38,616 | $36,890 |
| In-State | $40,076 | $38,616 | $36,890 |
| Out of State | $40,076 | $38,616 | $36,890 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,304 Undergraduate: 2,288 Graduate: 16
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6 Female: 2,298
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5 Female: 2,283
- Graduate Gender Male: 1 Female: 15
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,232 Part-Time: 72
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,225 Part-Time: 63
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 7 Part-Time: 9
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 464 | 20% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Black | 149 | 6% |
| Asian | 227 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 6% |
| White | 1,063 | 46% |
| Unknown | 259 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 50 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 940 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 948 | 41% |
| Ages 22-24 | 206 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 64 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 37 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 18 | 0.8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 25 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 8 | 0.3% |
| Age Unknown | 8 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,004 | 794 | 210 |
| Faculty Status | 287 | 224 | 63 |
| Tenured Faculty | 148 | 137 | 11 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 287 | 224 | 63 |
| Primarily Instruction | 287 | 224 | 63 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 57 | 51 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 244 | 189 | 55 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 416 | 330 | 86 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 126 | 84 | 42 |
| Skilled Crafts | 29 | 29 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 249 | 208 | 41 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,049 (224) | $97,744 (100) | $80,231 (124) |
| Professor | $113,867 (92) | $118,148 (55) | $107,503 (37) |
| Associate Professor | $81,823 (53) | $81,971 (24) | $81,700 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,402 (49) | $62,549 (14) | $63,744 (35) |
| Instructor | $55,000 (1) | - (-) | $55,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $60,364 (28) | $61,902 (7) | $59,852 (21) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,049 (224) | $97,744 (100) | $80,231 (124) |
| Professor | $113,867 (92) | $118,148 (55) | $107,503 (37) |
| Associate Professor | $81,823 (53) | $81,971 (24) | $81,700 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,402 (49) | $62,549 (14) | $63,744 (35) |
| Instructor | $55,000 (1) | - (-) | $55,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $60,364 (28) | $61,902 (7) | $59,852 (21) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 83% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 88% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 85% |
| Hispanic | 95% |
| White | 80% |
| Unknown | 83% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 78% |
| 5 Years | 83% |
| 6 Years | 83% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 19 | 18 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 22 | 21 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009