UHC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 73.66%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $16,576
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at UHC:
- Total Enrollment: 802, including 425 online students
- 471 Undergraduate, 331 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 16.5% men, 83.5% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 71%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 64 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 34 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 17 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UHC Overview
University of Holy Cross (UHC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New Orleans, LA. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The UHC's tuition & fees is $16,576 for the academic year 2024-2025. 40% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,875.
The school has a total enrollment of 802 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
UHC's acceptance rate is 73.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 5.96%.
University of Holy Cross is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Holy Cross is $16,576. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,406.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $17,003 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,462.
| Undergraduate | $16,576 |
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| Graduate | $15,406 |
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| Undergraduate | $17,003 |
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| Graduate | $15,462 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Holy Cross offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UHC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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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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