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College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross is a small, private institution located in Worcester, ma. Founded in 1843, College of the Holy Cross offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 3,062 undergraduates
cost $58,360 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into College of the Holy Cross? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 36.4%
SAT score average 1361
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! College of the Holy Cross is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Economics
Psychology, General
Political Science and Government
English Language and Literature, General
History
Biology, General
Mathematics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $58,360
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,620
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $900
Cost of attendance* $76,880
Average financial aid package $48,472
Estimated cost $28,408 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $58,360
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,620
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $900
Cost of attendance* $76,880
Average financial aid package $48,472
Estimated cost $28,408 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? College of the Holy Cross has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,062, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

3,219

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
75%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At College of the Holy Cross, students love their Student Programs for Urban Development, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One College Street, Worcester, MA 01610-2395
phone 508-793-2011
address www.holycross.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student programs for urban development

Campus activities board

Student government association

Black student union

Habitat for humanity

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about College of the Holy Cross to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is College of the Holy Cross?

College of the Holy Cross is located in Worcester, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at College of the Holy Cross? 

The acceptance rate for College of the Holy Cross is 36%.

What’s the average GPA for College of the Holy Cross?

The average high school GPA for College of the Holy Cross students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at College of the Holy Cross?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at College of the Holy Cross including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $307,520.

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