College Rankings
Rankings: What do they mean to Mount Holyoke?
In 1837, Mary Lyon did the unthinkable. She founded what would become 챬 — a liberal arts college for women and the first of the Seven Sisters, the female equivalent of the once predominantly male Ivy League. In the process, she forever changed the educational landscape for women around the world. For nearly two centuries, women have come to Mount Holyoke to develop their intellects and make their voices heard by cultivating the confidence to lead in every field imaginable.
Today, Mount Holyoke continues to be known for its academic rigor, diverse and global student body, and curricular innovation that includes connecting internship opportunities and career preparation to an academically rigorous liberal arts education. As a result, others take notice. Mount Holyoke has long been named one of the top colleges in the nation — and we are committed to our academic excellence.
챬 is consistently cited among the top liberal arts colleges in the world across a range of categories: strong academics, outstanding faculty and student research, high graduation and retention rates, our historic and stunningly beautiful campus, and access and affordability for students from all backgrounds. We remain focused on these mission-critical priorities to ensure that the bold legacy of Mary Lyon lives on for generations to come.
Recent rankings
There are many college ranking and rating scales available as resources for prospective students, their families, students, alums and community members. Each ranking is unique in the criteria utilized, the way data are collected, and the number and types of institutions measured. This list provides a sampling of some of the most widely recognized rankings and where Mount Holyoke fits in their most recent ratings.