For a long time, people have probably asked you what you want to be when you’re older. Now that you’re starting to think about college, that question may seem more important than ever — and even harder to answer. At Holy Cross, we’re interested in a different question: What do you want to do?

We believe the best way to find your path and create a life that’s not only successful, but also truly meaningful, is to follow your interests and curiosity. Everywhere on the Holy Cross campus, you’ll find students doing exactly that. From the teammate who spends hours practicing free throws and the classmate who stays late in the lab mastering a formula to the roommate who devotes evenings to theatre rehearsal, Holy Cross students embrace their talents and passions wholeheartedly. Our welcoming community provides the ideal setting for exploring your abilities, and for discovering what makes you feel most alive.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 15

Acceptance Rate

43%

SAT Range

1240-1420

ACT Range

28-32

Application Fee

$60

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Recommended

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$29,198 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$33,661 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

73%

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Professors

A minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

10:1

Evening Degree Programs

93%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 43 responses

40%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 57 responses

19%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 57 responses

Majors

J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World

At Holy Cross, learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. The J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World is the central hub for experiential learning opportunities, including internships, student research, and community- and project-based learning. These opportunities will help clarify your career aspirations and develop important transferable skills to give you a competitive advantage.

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Students

Full-Time Enrollment

3,210 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

13%

Varsity Athletes

23%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 42 responses

Ambitious
29%
Intelligent
24%
Friendly
21%
Pompous
10%
Nerdy
5%
Racist
5%
Stressed
5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

98%

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94%

of students say they don't have Greek life. 48 responses

Poll

55%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 74 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 41 responses

Work Hard Play Hard
39%
A Growing Experience
17%
Jesuit
17%
Awful
7%
Home away from home
5%
Limited
5%
At the cutting edge of liberal arts colleges
2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$71,000 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

93%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%

86%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 22 responses

College of the Holy Cross Reviews

576 reviews

This school is great academically, don’t get me wrong. The professors are always there to help out with anything as they always have office hours. The buildings are pretty nice, old style with ivy on the sides. Thats about as fair as my praise goes, because the student life is almost nonexistent. This is a D1 school, with a D3 performance level; this school sucks at sports, and everyone knows it so no one goes to the games. This is also one of the worst campuses I have ever been on as the entire school is built on a mountain, so have fun walking up and down 10 flights of stairs just to get to class while the mountain wind blows you over! Also, if you want to go to a house party, good luck because you have to walk off campus down a 45° hill just to walk all the way back up about 40 minutes later because either A) the tiny house is full or B) the police show up because of a nonexistent noise complaint. I cannot recommend this school, unless you are focused purely on academics.

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I absolutely love attending Holy Cross. As a rising sophomore, I have very few complaints. I had a great experience with my random roommate, the room was very spacious and clean when moving in, and the building had many relaxing/study spaces, as well as a laundry room and kitchen. As for the campus itself, it is very hilly which can get tiring but is an absolutely stunning campus to walk around, and the longest walk is a total of 10 minutes. The food was wonderful with many options - a cafe in the science building with the best sandwiches, a coffee shop adjacent to a lobby shop filled with medicine, toiletries, food, and drinks, and of course Kimball - main meals, as well as lower kimball with sushi and Mexican food daily. I have had nothing but positive experiences with the academics, and the school provides so many incredible community service opportunities that are so unique and life changing. Before attending, you need to be prepared for the heavy work load!

I was very nervous before arriving on campus given that I never toured the campus before move-in day and not being from the United States, however, this school exceeded all of my expectations. Helpful Orientation Leaders during International Student Orientation made the transition really easy and I quickly became friends with most people in and outside of my residence hall. Classes are challenging, but totally manageable and professors are extremely helpful during office hours and relaxed when it comes to extensions for assignments. Party culture is definitely present and fun, but not to an extent that it rules the campus, academics still have the highest priority here. The campus is absolutely beautiful and the residence hall after freshman year are quite amazing as well. Kimball Dining Hall's food is a hit or miss, but it's not nearly as bad as some people point it out to be. There are also a lot of different dining options like sandwiches and a grill as well.

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