Holy Cross College

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

661
Holy Cross College overview
Holy Cross College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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

Holy Cross College is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    4 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
Holy Cross College admission standards
  • GPA 3.2

Acceptance Rate

75.2%
Holy Cross College applications overview
  • Applications Due Jul 28, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 19.5%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,600
Costs for Holy Cross College
Fee Cost
Tuition $36,600
Books and Supplies $700
Other Fees $1,450
Room and Board $12,700
Budget for Other Expenses $3,350
Total One Year Cost $54,800

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

13% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Holy Cross College are Business, Education, and Psychology. 39% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 13% in Psychology.

  • Business 39%
  • Education 15%
  • Psychology 13%
  • History 13%
  • Communication 13%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150774.

GPA calculator: Holy Cross College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026