- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA-
- CampusB+
- AthleticsA-
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationB
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB-
College of the Holy Cross is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conference
Patriot League
Address
One College Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Website
College of the Holy Cross Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
43%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
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Test Scores and GPA for College of the Holy Cross
Cost
Net Price
$26,172/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 97%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.35 responses
- 39%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.33 responses
- 24%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.33 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,754Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.24 responses
Poll
- 52%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.50 responses
After College of the Holy Cross
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$63,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
92%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.19 responses
College of the Holy Cross Reviews
471 reviews
All Categories
The College has an exceptional tradition and especially high academic standards. Its alumni are close and tightly-knit... a great thing for friendship and professional interests. The campus is among the most beautiful in the country and if Worcester is not Boston, it is lively and within easy travel not only to Boston but to ski country to the West and North. Though (like Boston College and Georgetown) it has a Catholic history, kids who are not Catholic will find it a hidden treasure and on a par with New England's finest liberal arts colleges. Not to be overlooked!
I have absolutely loved my Holy Cross experience thus far. Financially, it is extremely difficult to stay at the school, and I'm going to be in debt for quite a while. However after having completed 2 years on the hill, I have faith that it is all truly worth it. My only other issue is that there are very few LGBTQIA+ students on campus that are confidently "out," and it saddens me to see it especially when almost every student I have met has been extremely welcoming to me and other out individuals. I'm hoping that I see more and more students feel more comfortable with themselves on campus, and more LGBTQIA+ students enrolling! If you are one of these students, definitely be aware that there may not be as many students like you and I on campus, but it is still an extremely welcoming atmosphere and I did not have any problem at all being my true self.
Reading through some of the negative comments in the overall experience, I feel the need to justify some of the Holy Cross atmosphere. My greatest concern upon arrival at HC was the stereotype of the rich, snob who only wears Vineyard Vines. Since I have come from a different background, I was scared I would feel left out or just left among a group of shallow people. And the answer to that is, yes there are shallow people here. HOWEVER, there are plenty of people who are not only concerned about parties and looks. I've learned that rich kids can be really down to earth, so as much as I thought they would judge me, I was the one being judgmental. Every student at every school has to forge their own friendships with the people they find similarities with, and its no different at HC. Same goes for partying...if you're into that scene you'll have a fun time, but if not their are like-minded people to hang out with! You just have to take the opportunities to meet these like-minded people.
Sure its a rich kid school, but it has offered me the greatest education I can imagine. I know all my professors on a personal level and two have already put me in contact with colleagues for internships, just out of the concern for my success. My course load has been a wide range in subjects, which I love. It has given me the opportunity to explore subjects I was not considering. Overall, I love my school, but just as with every other school, it is what YOU make of it.
Sure its a rich kid school, but it has offered me the greatest education I can imagine. I know all my professors on a personal level and two have already put me in contact with colleagues for internships, just out of the concern for my success. My course load has been a wide range in subjects, which I love. It has given me the opportunity to explore subjects I was not considering. Overall, I love my school, but just as with every other school, it is what YOU make of it.