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Overview |
Holy Cross | |||
| Location | Worcester, MA | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #81 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | holycross.edu | |||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | |||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 8,670 | |||
| Admitted | 1,829 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | |||
| Typical High School Grades | - | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | |||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | |||
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| % Men | 0% | |||
| % Women | 0% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 70% | |||
| % Black | 4% | |||
| % Hispanic | 10% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | |||
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| % In-State | 35% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | |||
Campus |
Holy Cross | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/