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Holyoke Community College

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 2 Year
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 535 reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Professors
    B-
  2. Value
    C
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Safety
    B+
  5. Student Life
    B-
  6. Location
    B-
Holyoke is a public college located in Holyoke, Massachusetts in the Springfield, MA Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,573 undergraduate students. The Holyoke acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business Administration and Management, and Nursing. Graduating 22% of students, Holyoke alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,200.
About Holyoke Community College...
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division III
Athletic Conference
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Address
303 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Website
hcc.edu
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Cost

Net Price
$7,311/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $6,345/ year
  • $30-48k
    $7,044/ year
  • $49-75k
    $9,127/ year
  • $76-110k
    $11,430/ year
  • $110k+
    $11,683/ year
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Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.67 responses
66%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.64 responses
65%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.63 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    362 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    113 Graduates
  • Nursing
    52 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    44 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    33 Graduates
  • Biology
    32 Graduates
  • Computer Programming
    30 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    27 Graduates
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
    26 Graduates
  • Medical Insurance Billing and Claims
    23 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,573Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
59%
Varsity Athletes
5%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$30,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
22%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%

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Holyoke Community College Reviews

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Great teachers! Great recourses! Transportation from parking lots to the building! Good food services. Nice athletic center is free to all students. Excellent academic support, tutors and learning couches available to all students. Easy access to public transportation. Many different clubs for any interests available. Computer lab is big and has many computers! Great place to continue your education!
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I started my semester with no intention of a major. My mindset was to be within some sort of science field, though I was unsure. My adviser and I had long discussions of my aspirations. Finishing up my first semester, I was determined that I'd continue my college education in the field of nursing. My college experience was great! I made a variety of friends, the professors were generally helpful, and the facilities made it convenient to exercise after I did a study session. I appreciate all the hard work the professors and administrators do, providing students opportunities to reach their goals.
As a student that is currently enrolled at HCC, I have come across many professors that fail to demonstrate interest in their performance as a teacher and the academic performance of their students. On the contrary, there are professors that are excellent at their job, they provide an excellent sense of academic challenge, find innovative ways to present the material, and are extremely resourceful. The school's advisers are a great help in suggesting the professors that come highly recommended. The advisers are excellent guides through the college experience; they offer both emotional and educational support. The campus is fairly clean, and often has many enjoyable free activities for students to partake in. The college is located within near proximity to several restaurants, a mall, and a Barnes and Noble. Overall this school is a good two year school, for those that are looking for cheaper alternatives throughout their educational journey.