First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 5, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: mtholyoke.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Experimental Psychology | 46 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
| Computer Science | 39 |
| English Language and Literature | 30 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 23 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| Environmental Studies | 20 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Biochemistry | 18 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 17 |
| Education, Other | 17 |
| Data Science | 15 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| History | 15 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 14 |
| Neuroscience | 13 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 8 |
| Astronomy | 8 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 7 |
| Physics | 7 |
| East Asian Studies | 7 |
| Statistics | 6 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 3 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 2 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
165,399 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
201 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
14°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
36.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,490 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Hampshire College5 mi
- Smith College5 mi
- College of Our Lady of the Elms8 mi
- Amherst College9 mi
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst9 mi
- American International College10 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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