Holyoke Community College
School Highlights
Holyoke Community College serves 4,849 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,849 students
- In-state tuition: $3,838
- Out-state tuition: $8,782
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 562 teachers has grown by 116% over five years.
Holyoke Community College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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 declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Holyoke Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,849 students
2,875 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,998 students
1,241 students
# Part-Time Students
2,851 students
1,634 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
464 students
354 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,998 students
1,218 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,851 students
2,019 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
20%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
56%
48%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
6.19%
3.78%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
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 $6,097. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,782 is less than the state average of $10,781. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,838
$6,097
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,782
$10,781
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,978
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
70%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
8
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 is Holyoke Community College's ranking?
Holyoke Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Holyoke Community College is Springfield Technical Community College (7.0 miles away)
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