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College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 18%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $38,829
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $100,485
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
College of the Holy Cross is a private nonprofit college in Worcester, MA with 3,106 undergraduates. It admits 18% of applicants, and admitted students average 1353 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $38,829 per year ($9,931 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $100,485 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 18%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,670
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,829
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 45%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing630–710
200800
SAT Math610–700
200800
ACT Composite27–32
136
What College of the Holy Cross looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $84,988
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $68,090
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,931
- $30–48k$5,164
- $48–75k$18,565
- $75–110k$24,516
- $110k+$58,649
Get a personal estimate with College of the Holy Cross's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 95%
- Median earnings
- $100,485
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,106
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 16%
- White68%
- Hispanic13%
- Black5%
- Asian3%
College of the Holy Cross FAQ
What is College of the Holy Cross's acceptance rate?+
College of the Holy Cross admits 18% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for College of the Holy Cross?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1353.
What ACT score do you need for College of the Holy Cross?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–32.
Is College of the Holy Cross test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to College of the Holy Cross?+
In Fall 2023, 8,670 students applied to College of the Holy Cross and 1,829 were admitted; 823 enrolled.
Does College of the Holy Cross consider legacy status?+
Yes. College of the Holy Cross reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does College of the Holy Cross require an essay?+
College of the Holy Cross reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does College of the Holy Cross cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $84,988 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $38,829.
What is College of the Holy Cross's graduation rate?+
86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 166124 · How we use this data
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