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Mount Holyoke College, also known as MHC, was established in 1837, and is a woman's college of liberal arts located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The campus is spread across an area of 800 acres. The college offers over 45 interdisciplinary majors. A number of certificate programs in International Relations, Cognitive Neuroscience, African Studies, and Eurasian Studies, are also available. In addition, students can opt for courses in foreign languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Mount Holyoke College's athletics department fields more than 10 sports teams. They compete in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. The teams are nicknamed the MoHo. They participate in sports including basketball, cross country, golf, field hockey, and soccer.
Mount Holyoke College is located in South Hadley, MA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Mount Holyoke College is the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Mount Holyoke College is known for its programs in science, mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission.
Mount Holyoke College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Mount Holyoke College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 2,204 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at Mount Holyoke College are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Mount Holyoke College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Mount Holyoke College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Holyoke College
50 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075-1489
General Phone: (413) 538-2000
http://www.mtholyoke.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 319 | English, international relations, economics, political science, history, anthropology, interdisciplinary studies, social studies, ... |
| Science | 76 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geology, physics, astronomy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 47 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Fine Arts | 27 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 18 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics, statistics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | dance, drama |
| Medicine | 8 | neuroscience, pre-med |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | architectural services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Holyoke College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 525 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Mount Holyoke College had a total enrollment of 2,204 students (2,174 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17% |
| (International Students) | 14% |
| New York | 12% |
| California | 7% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Vermont | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Maine | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Mount Holyoke College offers campus housing for 2,057 of its 2,174 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of South Hadley, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,194 | 1,671 | 52% | 512 | 31% |
| Women | 3,194 | 1,671 | 52% | 512 | 31% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,940 |
| Room and board | $ 10,520 |
| Room charge | $ 5,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Holyoke College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219200)
Mount Holyoke College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 69 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 54 | $112,906 | 32 | $110,536 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $82,067 | 29 | $78,629 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $60,383 | 43 | $60,754 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $60,669 | 15 | $58,418 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $91,877 | 123 | $77,039 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Holyoke College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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