Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Mount Holyoke College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$67K
+
Room
$20K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$84,926
$67K+$20K+$1,000=$84,926
Your Family Income
Sticker
$84,926
−
Your Aid
$67,532
=
Net Price
$17,394
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Mount Holyoke College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$84,926
Tuition and Fees
$67,018
Room and Board
$19,684
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$58,485
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$26,441
Mount Holyoke College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,882
$30–48k
$9,526
$48–75k
$17,394
$75–110k
$24,247
$110k+
$38,561
Understanding Your Aid Package
Mount Holyoke College has a sticker price of $84,926 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $84,926/year
Average aid: $58,485 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$17,394/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,882/year
22% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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22%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
19%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$22,902
Range (25th–75th)$11,176 – $25,875
Median Parent PLUS Loans$31,129
Debt Manageability
0.42x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,418
Earnings Growth
+20%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$36,010
25th %ile
$77,587
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Holyoke College Cost & Financial Aid
Mount Holyoke College's published tuition is $84,926 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $17,394—a difference of $67,532.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,882 at Mount Holyoke College. 22% of students receive Pell Grants.
Mount Holyoke College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Mount graduates is $22,902, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $243 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $38,561 at Mount—still $46,365 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
