Mount Holyoke  /  Financial aid

Paying for Mount Holyoke

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Mount Holyoke actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Mount Holyoke for families earning under $150,000 a year. Free tuition under $150k (MH Commitment, launched Sept 2025); meets 100% demonstrated need for all admitted students; no loans policy not confirmed

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Mount Holyoke's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$17,365/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$17,670/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$21,565/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$31,425/yr after aid
$110k+$42,389/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$89,102
Tuition & fees$63,904
Room & board$20,373
Average net price$35,782
Students on aid80%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

Mount Holyoke cost & aid FAQ

How much does Mount Holyoke cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $35,782 per year at Mount Holyoke after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $89,102. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Mount Holyoke cost by family income?

At Mount Holyoke, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $17,365 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $42,389 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Mount Holyoke offer free tuition?

Yes. Mount Holyoke waives tuition for families earning under $150,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Mount Holyoke give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Mount Holyoke's financial aid office.

Does Mount Holyoke meet full financial need?

Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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