College of the Holy Cross

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 19^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 11^st in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. College of the Holy Cross is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

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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.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$64,500

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$68,369

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	17.61% Acceptance Rate / 49.55% Yield
Test Scores »	1,340 SAT / 30 ACT
Graduation Rate »	87%
Transfer-out Rate	6%
Retention Rate	95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »	3,126 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$42,409

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
ROTC	NAVY
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	One College Street, Worcester, MA 01610-2395
Phone	508-793-2011
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

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