# College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/college-of-the-holy-cross

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 18% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,670 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,829 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 630–710 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 610–700 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $84,988 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $38,829 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,931 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,164 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,565 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $24,516 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $58,649 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,106 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 86% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $100,485 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 (FY2024) |

## What College of the Holy Cross considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 166124. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology