Overview

Astronomy from Mount Holyoke College is always tailored to the student's particular special strengths, interests, and plans; those who are interested—or think they might be—are urged to consult the department as early as possible to plan an appropriate program. All courses are designed to meet the college’s learning Goals and the Astronomy Department’s Learning Goals.

Students at Astronomy from Mount Holyoke College will:

Understand fundamental concepts in astronomy such as gravity, the nature of light, the origin of the universe, and physical characteristics of matter.

Demonstrate skills for quantitative analyses, including the ability to form a hypothesis, graphically represent and interpret data, estimate error and understand sampling bias.

Critically evaluate representations of science in all types of media.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Stars and Galaxies

Solar Systems

The Sky

Electromagnetism

Two astronomy courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Hadley, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 250 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application on Scoir.

Secondary School Report, including official high school transcript.

Counselor recommendation.

Two teacher evaluation forms.

Mount Holyoke writing supplement (optional).

Interview (optional).

Standardized test scores (optional).

Fine or performing art supplement (optional).

English Proficiency Test Scores (for nonnative English speakers).

Early Decision Agreement (if applicable).

Midyear report for Regular Decision applicants only (due February 15).

International Financial Declaration (required for non-U.S. citizens who are not seeking need-based financial aid).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year
Out-of-State

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year

Living costs

South Hadley

United States

1068 - 2212 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Astronomy from Mount Holyoke College will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Hadley

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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