Worcester, MA
Highly competitive: fewer than 22 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 34% to 21% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,200 | 2,464 | 829 | 34% |
| 2020 | 7,087 | 2,689 | 735 | 38% |
| 2021 | 6,498 | 2,786 | 821 | 43% |
| 2022 | 7,036 | 2,558 | 903 | 36% |
| 2023 | 8,670 | 1,829 | 823 | 21% |
Fall 2023 applicants
994 of 4,633 women and 835 of 4,037 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
College of the Holy Cross has an acceptance rate of 21% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,829 of 8,670 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 22 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
8,670 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 823 enrolled.
No. College of the Holy Cross is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 34% to 21% — it has become more selective.