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College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross

Worcester, Massachusetts 01610-2395

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

College of the Holy Cross is a private urban institution in Worcester, Massachusetts. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1354.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,543 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,868.

Established
1843
Motto
In hoc signo vinces
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Patriot League
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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21%Acceptance
1354SAT Avg
3,015Students
9:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$90,543Earnings 10yr
$36,868Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

College of the Holy Cross Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate21.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1354

Reading & WritingMid: 670
630720
MathMid: 660
620700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

21.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1354

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$60,850
Room & Board$17,750
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$76,510
Average Net Price$36,868
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,900
$30–48K$6,282
$48–75K$20,722
$75–110K$29,535
$110K+$51,228

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$36,868

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,879

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,015
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 4%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate89.6%
Freshman Retention93.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$69,984
8 Years$84,240
10 Years$90,543

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$75,500
Men
$104,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#27
Forbes
#102
Washington Monthly
#31

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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