- Holyoke Community College is a two-year college located in Holyoke, Massachusetts offering academic, transfer, and non-credit programs.
School Highlights
Holyoke Community College serves 4,737 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,737 students
- In-state tuition: $3,838
- Out-state tuition: $8,782
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Holyoke Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Selectivity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 562 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Holyoke Community College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
562 staff
290 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Holyoke Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Holyoke Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,737 students
2,687 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,316 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
3,421 students
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
473 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,316 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,421 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
21%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
53%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,838 is less than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,782 is less than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,838
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,782
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,978
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holyoke Community College cost?
Holyoke Community College's tuition is approximately $3,838 for In-State students and $8,782 for Out-State students.
What schools are Holyoke Community College often compared to?
Holyoke Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Technical Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Holyoke Community College?
The acceptance rate of Holyoke Community College is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. Holyoke Community College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
What is Holyoke Community College's ranking?
Holyoke Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest acceptance rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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