Holyoke Community College

303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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 4,200 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is same as the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 4,200 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,838
  • Out-state tuition: $8,782
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
  • 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

School Overview

The teacher population of 158 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
Holyoke Community College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
158 staff
92 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Holyoke Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Holyoke Community College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,200 students
2,044 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
1,261 students
952 students
# Part-Time Students
2,939 students
1,353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,200 students
1,694 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,261 students
819 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,939 students
1,353 students
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
23%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
50%
42%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
22%
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
79%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,978
$11,624
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
75%
Source: 2025 (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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 4,200 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,838
  • Out-state tuition: $8,782
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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