Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College is located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States. It was originally established in the year 1837 by Mary Lyon, chemist and educator, and was then known as Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. This college is the world’s oldest continuing institution for women’s higher education. The college received its present name in 1893. It offers degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including anthropology, mathematics and statistics, computer science, education, film studies, and politics.

Mount Holyoke College is home to more than 150 student clubs and organizations including the College Democrats, Environmental Action Coalition, Lapidary and Silversmithing Club, Newman Association, Protestant Council of Deacons, and Student Government Association.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, mathematics, science, fine arts, conservation and resource management, and drama and performing arts.
• High female/male ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,204 in 2007-2008 (2,389 full-time equivalent).

women were 100% of the class.

Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%.

About 14% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 86% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Mount Holyoke College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Mount Holyoke College provides on-campus housing for 2,125 of its 2,389 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)