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Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate
75%
Accessible
Average net price
$24,547
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings
$58,101
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Holy Cross College is a private nonprofit college in Notre Dame, IN with 639 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,547 per year ($22,017 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,101 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
75%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,670
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,231
Fall 2023
Yield
20%
of admitted students enrolled

What Holy Cross College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$51,743
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$37,700

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$22,017
  • $30–48k$11,369
  • $48–75k$12,647
  • $75–110k$20,499
  • $110k+$31,691

Get a personal estimate with Holy Cross College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
72%
Freshman retention
70%
Median earnings
$58,101
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$19,675
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
639
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
35%
  • White50%
  • Hispanic27%
  • Black7%
  • Asian2%

Holy Cross College FAQ

What is Holy Cross College's acceptance rate?+

Holy Cross College admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Holy Cross College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Holy Cross College?+

In Fall 2023, 1,670 students applied to Holy Cross College and 1,231 were admitted; 250 enrolled.

Does Holy Cross College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Holy Cross College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Holy Cross College require an essay?+

Holy Cross College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Holy Cross College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $51,743 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,547.

What is Holy Cross College's graduation rate?+

72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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