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Mount Holyoke College

Also known as: Mount Holyoke, MHC, Mt. Holyoke

Private Nonprofit school in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States of America

Founded in 1837 by Mary Lyon as Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, the college enrolls approximately 2,215 undergraduates in 50 majors and is renowned for its rigorous curriculum and emphasis on global engagement and social justice. Accredited by NECHE, Mount Holyoke features a scenic 800‑acre campus that includes Williston Library, the Weissman Center for Leadership, and robust residential facilities. As a member of the Five College Consortium, students cross‑register at Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and UMass Amherst, enhancing academic breadth. Notable alumnae include Emily Dickinson, Frances Perkins, and Suzan‑Lori Parks.

women’s college

liberal arts

test‑optional

Five College Consortium

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Mount Holyoke College maintains a test‑optional admissions policy; applicants may choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, but score submission is not required and will not disadvantage candidates.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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