Mount Holyoke College
Test-OptionalLGBTQ+ AffirmingWomen's College
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM SCOPE
•Integrates critical study of film, media, and theater with production and performance
•Coursework spans acting, directing, design, playwriting, screenwriting, and film production
•State-of-the-art production spaces for moving image and performance work
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Three main stage theater productions annually in Rooke Theatre
•Annual short play festival and film festival
•Numerous student-directed performances each semester
FIVE COLLEGE CONSORTIUM
•Cross-register at Amherst, Hampshire, Smith, and UMass Amherst at no extra cost
•Access to courses and resources across all five campuses via free bus service
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Chloé Zhao '05 — Oscar-winning director (Nomadland, Eternals)
LIBERAL ARTS FLEXIBILITY
•Combine creative and critical thinking across multiple disciplines
•Independent study options for work not offered at the Five Colleges
•9:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early Decision INov 15, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Good to Know
APPLICATION DETAILS
•Apply via Common App or Coalition App on Scoir — submit only one
•No application fee
•Test-optional admissions policy
ENROLLMENT
•Women's college that is gender-diverse — welcomes female, transgender, and non-binary students
•Fall enrollment for first-year students
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
•Interview optional but strongly encouraged
•Art supplement via SlideRoom optional
•Midyear grades required to complete application
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or portfolio required for admission to the major
•Students are admitted to the college through the standard university application
•Declare the major after enrollment — no separate departmental application needed
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
3.89
Avg GPA (W)
38%
Admit Rate
84%
Grad Rate
2,198
Enrollment
$58,418
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$64,142
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$29,562
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,365
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,670
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,565
Family Income $75k - $110k$31,425
Family Income $110k+$42,389
