Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Notre Dame, Indiana |
| Online | hcc-nd.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Holy Cross College sits on a 150-acre campus in Notre Dame, Indiana, adjacent to both the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Established in 1966 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, the college operates as a private Catholic liberal arts institution that maintains close academic and social connections with its neighboring institutions. The campus features contemporary brick buildings surrounding a central quad, with all students required to live in on-campus residence halls during their first three years. Holy Cross College offers a focused selection of undergraduate programs with emphasis on business, education, and liberal studies, while providing students access to select courses at Notre Dame and Saint Mary's through a tri-campus partnership. As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the Holy Cross Saints compete in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Holy Cross College is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1203/1373 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,300 |
| Room and Board | $12,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,300 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 39% |
| Education | 15% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| History | 13% |
| Communication | 13% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150774 IPEDS survey data for Holy Cross College.
Current students may use the Holy Cross College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024