College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Worcester, MA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree.
The Holy Cross's 2023 tuition & fees is $58,360. 64% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,432.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,029 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
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.
2023 Tuition & Fees and 2024 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2023 tuition & fees of College of the Holy Cross is $58,360.
The estimated 2024 tuition & fees for prospective students is $60,239 based on the tuition changes from last year.
| Undergraduate | $58,360 |
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Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
| Undergraduate | $60,239 |
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The estimation for 2023-2024 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at College of the Holy Cross is 42.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.47%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,330.
The average graduation rate is 93%. Total 3,029 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $88,600. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Economics program shows the highest salary with $60,900 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 42.87% Acceptance Rate / 29.47% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,330 SAT / 30 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 93% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Retention Rate | 96%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10.00% (10 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 3,029 (all undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $35,432 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $88,600 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $36,800 - $60,900 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | No |
|---|---|
| ROTC | NAVY |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Holy Cross provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Holy Cross. College of the Holy Cross is religiously affiliated with Roman Catholic. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,619. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $7,280.
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,619 |
Directory Information
| 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-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
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