Holy Cross Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 17.61%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1340. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $64,500
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Holy Cross:
- Total Enrollment: 3,126
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.9% men, 54.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 87%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 6%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 95%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 30 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Holy Cross Overview
College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Worcester, MA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Holy Cross's tuition & fees is $64,500 for the academic year 2024-2025. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $42,409.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,126 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Holy Cross's acceptance rate is 17.61% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 49.55%. The median SAT score is 1340 and the ACT score is 30.
Holy Cross ranked 19th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 11st in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. College of the Holy Cross is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of College of the Holy Cross is $64,500.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $68,369 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
College of the Holy Cross does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Holy Cross
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | NAVY |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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