Mount Holyoke College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Mount Holyoke College?

Mount Holyoke's published price is substantially higher than many students' price after grants. For the reported 2024-25 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition was $66,780, with $238 in required fees. The listed tuition and fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state students.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: $68,054.
• Typical room and board charges for the academic year: $20,373 combined.
• Listed books and supplies: $1,000.

Together, those listed items total $88,391 for that reporting year, before transportation and personal expenses. It is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance budget, and students should not combine it with a tuition figure from a different year. Housing and meal choices may also affect the actual bill.

Financial aid changes the comparison. In the reported data, 79% of students received financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award across the specified sources was $48,448. Average net price also varied by family income: for families in the $0-$48,000 range, it was $9,526, compared with $38,561 for families above $110,000. These are averages for defined groups, not quotes for an applicant. A personalized aid offer and cost estimate are more useful than subtracting the average grant from the sticker price.

Eligible students may be considered for federal, state, and institutional grants, as well as loans and work-study. Grants generally do not require repayment; loans do. Applicants should follow the college's current financial-aid application instructions and deadlines, including any forms required in addition to the FAFSA. Students using veterans' education benefits should also have their specific benefit and college charges reviewed individually.

What are the work-study opportunities at Mount Holyoke College?

Mount Holyoke students can seek paid student jobs, while Federal Work-Study is available only to students who qualify and receive it as part of their aid arrangements. A work-study award is an opportunity to earn wages through eligible employment, not money automatically credited in full to a student's bill.

Campus jobs can offer flexible schedules around classes, and some positions may build research, administrative, technical, or peer-support experience. Students should use the college's student-employment postings and financial-aid guidance to check eligibility, hiring steps, and any limits on hours or earnings. An ordinary campus job, a federally funded work-study position, and an internship can have different funding and academic rules.

For longer-term planning, the career center provides individual counseling and help with résumés, interviews, job searches, employer events, and alumni connections. Not every student is required to complete an internship, so students interested in one should plan its timing, funding, and academic relevance with the appropriate offices.