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University of Holy Cross
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  • 4 Year
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade unavailable
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade A+

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University of Holy Cross is an above-average private, Catholic university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 344 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the University of Holy Cross acceptance rate is 53%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Medical Technician. Graduating 38% of students, University of Holy Cross alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,500.

About

4123 WOODLAND DRIVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
Athletic Division
No data available  
Athletic Conference
No data available  

UHC Admissions

Acceptance Rate
53%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
18-22
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$13,236 / 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
$10,881 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 9 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 12 responses
75%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 12 responses

Majors

Online

Online Programs Offered
5
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
5
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    98%
  • On Campus
    0%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
344 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
440
Undergrads Over 25
25%
Pell Grant
61%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 11 responses
  • Nurses
    64%
  • Self driven
    36%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
21%
Poll
69%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 13 responses
Poll
85%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 20 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 10 responses
  • Friendly, Sufficient, & convenient
    70%
  • Over priced, not student friendly
    20%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
38%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 7 responses

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