PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · BACHELOR'S

College of the Holy Cross

Also known as: Holy Cross

📍 Worcester, Massachusetts🏛️ Urban Setting👥 3,106 Undergrads🔗 www.holycross.edu

Overview

College of the Holy Cross is an medium private non-profit institution in Worcester, Massachusetts. It enrolls about 3,106 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 18%. Graduates earn a median of $90,543 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

18%

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,353

630–710

Net Price

$38,782

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

87%

Retention

95%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$90,543

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

17.6%

SAT Average

1,353

ACT Composite

27–32

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200630 – 710 (mid 50%)800

Math

200610 – 700 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

127 – 32 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$64,500

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$64,500

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$80,334

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$38,782

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$14,343
$30,001 – $48,000	$16,179
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,682
$75,001 – $110,000	$27,711
$110,001 +	$56,284

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

37.7%

Academics & Programs

College of the Holy Cross offers programs across 16 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Social Sciences

35.0%

Psychology

13.4%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

10.8%

English Language & Literature

6.8%

Physical Sciences

6.5%

History

6.1%

Interdisciplinary Studies

5.1%

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

3.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

87%

On-Time (4yr)

85%

Retention (FT)

95%

% Earning >$25K

93%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$69,984

8 years

$84,240

10 years

$90,543

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

80.6%

White

88.2%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

68.3%

Black or African American

4.7%

Asian

3.2%

Hispanic / Latino

12.8%

Two or more races

4.1%

International

3.2%

Gender

Women

54.0%

Men

46.0%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is College of the Holy Cross hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 18%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1353.

How much does College of the Holy Cross cost?

In-state tuition is $64,500, and out-of-state is $64,500. Average net price after financial aid is $38,782.

What is College of the Holy Cross known for?

Most popular programs include Social Sciences, Psychology, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at College of the Holy Cross?

The 6-year graduation rate is 87%, and 95% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.