Mount Holyoke College

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Mount Holyoke College provides a comprehensive liberal arts education and experiential opportunities to women and gender-diverse students, with a focus on belonging, global learning, and social impact.

Target Customer

Prospective undergraduate and graduate students and their families; alumni and donors; prospective hiring partners; educators and policymakers seeking collaboration in education.

Key Differentiator

Gender-diverse women’s college with a long-standing tradition, strong global diversity (20% international students, 80+ countries), small classes (9:1 student/faculty ratio), robust internship funding (1.5M to 358 students in 2024), extensive study abroad opportunities (150), and a powerful alumni network (39K). Also participates in regional collaboration (Five Colleges) and operates under a forward-looking strategic plan (MHC Forward).

Implementation Timeline

Value begins upon enrollment with access to classes, mentorship, internships, and study abroad; ongoing benefits across undergraduate and graduate programs, with documented activity in 2024–2025 (internship funding, grants).

Pain Points

1Need for personalized liberal arts education with small class sizes and direct faculty mentorship
2Access to paid internships and meaningful real-world experiences
3Opportunities for international learning and global exposure

Key Features

19:1 student/faculty ratio
2200+ distinguished faculty and award-winning professors
3150 study abroad opportunities
4$1.5M Lynk internship funding awarded in 2024
580-country student body with 20% international students
6MHC Forward strategic plan guiding the next decade

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1President, Mount Holyoke College
2Director of Media and Public Affairs

Client Results

180% of graduates pursue advanced degrees within 10 years
2100% of classes are taught by faculty
339K alumni network
4358 students received internship funding in 2024
5150 study abroad opportunities

Competitive Advantages

1Strong, global alumni network and lifelong connections (39K alums)
2Significant internship funding enabling paid internships
3High faculty engagement and small class sizes (9:1 ratio)
4Robust international exposure through 150 study abroad opportunities
5Strategic plan to sustain innovation and inclusion (MHC Forward)

Key Benefits

1Personalized attention with a 9:1 student/faculty ratio

2Extensive internship funding and paid opportunities

3Wide range of study abroad programs and international exposure

4Active and expansive alumni network

5Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social impact

Case Studies & Success Stories

Liman Summer Undergraduate Fellowship program partnership

Case #1

Mount Holyoke College joined the Liman Summer Undergraduate Fellowship program; students serve as summer fellows with nonprofits and state and local government agencies throughout the United States.

Grant for early literacy instruction

Case #2

Commonwealth of Massachusetts awarded the Pioneer Valley Literacy Consortium $199,284 for professional development; Mount Holyoke College’s involvement indicates continued participation and funding in literacy initiatives.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A private liberal arts college for women that is gender diverse, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on inclusive, interdisciplinary learning, global experiences, and strong faculty mentorship. It emphasizes activism, social justice, and global education through programs, study abroad, and a robust alum network.

Target Market

Prospective students (undergraduate and graduate), families, educators, policymakers, alumni/donors seeking to support or partner with the institution.

Unique Value Proposition

A long-standing, gender-diverse women’s college delivering rigorous liberal arts education with small class sizes, a global mindset, and a powerful lifelong alumni network, supported by a strategic plan and extensive study abroad and internship opportunities.

Technical Requirements

N/A

Pricing Model

Not disclosed

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