Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduatePer Credit HourComparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Holy Cross is $60,850. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.27% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $63,446 which is a 4.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,650. The Living costs increased by 6.45% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Massachusetts schools with tuition changes from last year at Massachusetts colleges tuition change page.
Holy Cross Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$58,360$17,520
2023-2024$60,850$18,650
Change % 2023-20244.27%6.45%
2024-2025$63,446$19,853
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
College of the Holy Cross - COA
College of the Holy Cross - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
College of the Holy Cross - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Holy Cross. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,877.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,800
2023-2024$1,877
2024-2025$1,957
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
College of the Holy Cross - Tuition per Credit Hour
College of the Holy Cross - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between College of the Holy Cross and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between College of the Holy Cross and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
College of the Holy Cross$60,850
United States Military Academy$0$0
Loyola University Maryland$55,480
Boston University$65,168
Colgate University$67,024
United States Naval Academy-$1-$1

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Holy Cross?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Holy Cross is $258,984.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$62,370$63,928$65,525$67,162$258,984
Class of 2029Fall 2025$63,928$65,525$67,162$68,839$265,454
Class of 2030Fall 2026$65,525$67,162$68,839$70,559$272,085
Class of 2031Fall 2027$67,162$68,839$70,559$72,321$278,881
Class of 2032Fall 2028$68,839$70,559$72,321$74,128$285,847

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $343,223.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at College of the Holy Cross.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$82,568$84,689$86,866$89,100$343,223
Class of 2029Fall 2025$84,689$86,866$89,100$91,392$352,047
Class of 2030Fall 2026$86,866$89,100$91,392$93,745$361,103
Class of 2031Fall 2027$89,100$91,392$93,745$96,158$370,395
Class of 2032Fall 2028$91,392$93,745$96,158$98,635$379,931

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $187,167.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at College of the Holy Cross.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$43,554$45,675$47,852$50,086$187,167
Class of 2029Fall 2025$45,675$47,852$50,086$52,378$195,991
Class of 2030Fall 2026$47,852$50,086$52,378$54,731$205,047
Class of 2031Fall 2027$50,086$52,378$54,731$57,144$214,339
Class of 2032Fall 2028$52,378$54,731$57,144$59,621$223,875

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at College of the Holy Cross.
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College of the Holy Cross 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$60,850$1,000 $18,650
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