Mount Holyoke College Admissions

Mount Holyoke is selective with a 39.76% acceptance rate. Nearly two out of five applicants gain admission, making it competitive but not impossibly so. Successful students typically score between 1350-1540 on the SAT, with an average of 1445. The college seeks intellectually curious women who want to engage deeply with liberal arts education. Mount Holyoke values students who demonstrate leadership potential and academic rigor, reflecting its 186-year tradition of helping women scholars. The admissions committee looks for applicants who will contribute to the collaborative campus culture while taking advantage of the close mentorship that comes with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio.