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University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate
74%
Average net price
$8,705
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings
$53,531
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of Holy Cross is a private nonprofit college in New Orleans, LA with 471 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $8,705 per year ($4,833 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,531 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
74%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
404
Fall 2023
Admitted
400
Fall 2023
Yield
8%
of admitted students enrolled

University of Holy Cross had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

What University of Holy Cross looks at

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

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$22,329
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$17,206

Net price by family income

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

  • $0–30k$4,833
  • $30–48k$5,905
  • $48–75k$8,400
  • $75–110k$12,578
  • $110k+$12,541

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

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Freshman retention
71%
Median earnings
$53,531
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
471
Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Receive Pell grants
25%
  • White40%
  • Hispanic14%
  • Black29%
  • Asian3%

University of Holy Cross FAQ

What is University of Holy Cross's acceptance rate?+

University of Holy Cross admits 74% of applicants.

Is University of Holy Cross test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to University of Holy Cross?+

In Fall 2023, 404 students applied to University of Holy Cross and 400 were admitted; 33 enrolled.

Does University of Holy Cross consider legacy status?+

No. University of Holy Cross reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Holy Cross require an essay?+

University of Holy Cross reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Holy Cross cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $22,329 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,705.

What is University of Holy Cross's graduation rate?+

43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for University of Holy Cross

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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