- AcademicsC+
- ValueB-
- DiversityA-
- CampusC+
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneNG
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationA-
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyA+
Holy Cross College is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Holy Cross College 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
91%
SAT Range
850-1170
ACT Range
19-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$22,159/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 88%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.16 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.17 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.17 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
568Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
73%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.10 responses
Poll
- 53%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.17 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
41%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%- 57%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.14 responses
Holy Cross College Reviews
117 reviews
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I overall enjoyed and continue to enjoy all that Holy Cross College has to offer. It is a smaller college, but that is not synonymous with being a lesser college. We are a close knit family and everyone around campus (be it student, faculty, or staff) knows each other appreciates each other. Being a small campus allows Holy Cross to achieve an experience that even Notre Dame does not have. The students and Professors are able to develop a relationship with each other. People are known by name at Holy Cross and they are remembered. As a student there, I have grown to know so many unique individuals beyond my class mates or Professors. This is the point the Holy Cross drives at and hits home own. We are not just a college at Holy Cross, we are a close knit diverse family all striving to help each other. There is no other university like it!
Holy Cross for me is the best school. It offers everything I need for my major. Even if campus is a little small, thats a good thing by the time you graduate you know everyone. The professors work really hard to give the most one on one time that is possible. I couldn't ask for a better school!
Holy Cross College offers each and every one of its students an experience unmatched to any other. With round table discussions that make classes engaging, students are given the one on one attention from their professors in order to better understand the material being taught. Outside the classroom, the tri-campus community offers students opportunities to build their resumes with relevant work experience that puts the student's major into practice. Engaging campus life provides students the opportunity to make a positive impact on the school in which they attend. Holy Cross has provided me a foundation to discover my passion for graphic design and marketing and allowed me the privilege to represent the school as the Holy Cross College mascot, Basil the St. Bernard these past four years. As my time at Holy Cross dwindles down, I am left reflecting on my time here and am undoubtedly grateful for the chance to be a Holy Cross Saint.