Mount Holyoke earns top rankings by The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has released its “Best 391 Colleges” for 2026. The list, which is based on college students’ ratings of their schools, ranks Mount Holyoke College highly for campus beauty, faculty, the library, financial aid and more.
Mount Holyoke College is one of the top colleges in the country for 2026, according to The Princeton Review. Mount Holyoke ranked among the top 20 colleges and universities in campus beauty, library services, financial aid, faculty and more.
Mount Holyoke College ranked No. 4 for “Best College Library,” as well as No. 6 for “Best Schools for Making an Impact,” No. 14 for “Great Financial Aid” and No. 17 for “Professors Get High Marks.”
Additionally, Mount Holyoke's iconic campus was ranked No. 2 for "Most Beautiful Campus” and No. 13 for "Best College Dorms.” The students were also recognized for their engagement, being ranked No 1. for "Most Politically Active Students,” No. 2 for “Most Politically Liberal Students” and No. 8 for "Most Active Student Government." Student media was also rated highly and was ranked No. 5 for “Best College Radio Station” and No. 8 for “Best College Newspaper.”
“I am deeply gratified to see our dynamic and beautiful campus, home to bold leaders and boundless learners, recognized for the passion and engagement of its community,” said President Danielle R. Holley. “The appreciation for our faculty and our library is particularly apt. Mount Holyoke’s faculty work directly with students to spark powerful connections and solve complex challenges. Steeped in history, the Williston Memorial Library supports our scholars as they blaze new trails.”
She continued, “The ranking for the College’s financial aid reflects Mount Holyoke’s long-standing investment in access and affordability. We work with students and families to create comprehensive financial aid packages that put an exceptional Mount Holyoke education within reach.”
Only about 15% of America’s 2,400 four-year colleges are profiled in “The Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition.” The Princeton Review chooses the colleges based on data it collects annually from surveys of more than 2,000 college administrators about their institutions’ academic offerings, as well as input from college advisors and admissions experts. The company also reviews data from surveys of college students, who report on their experiences.
The Princeton Review is an educational services company known for its tutoring, test prep, admission services, books and other learning resources. Headquartered in New York, New York, it is not affiliated with Princeton University.
