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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

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