Notre Dame, IN
Roughly 74 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 74% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 532 | 498 | 189 | 94% |
| 2020 | 644 | 496 | 199 | 77% |
| 2021 | 626 | 538 | 214 | 86% |
| 2022 | 944 | 719 | 203 | 76% |
| 2023 | 1,670 | 1,231 | 250 | 74% |
Fall 2023 applicants
640 of 842 women and 591 of 828 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Holy Cross College has an acceptance rate of 74% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,231 of 1,670 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 74 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
1,670 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 250 enrolled.
No. Holy Cross College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 74% — it has become more selective.