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University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana 70131-7399

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

University of Holy Cross is a private institution in New Orleans with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 405 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,316 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,780.

Established
1916
Type
Private liberal arts college

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99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
405Students
6:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$49,316Earnings 10yr
$16,780Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Holy Cross Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$16,160
Room & Board$10,166
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$28,380
Average Net Price$16,780
Median Debt at Graduation$26,995
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,852
$30–48K$18,852
$48–75K$13,949
$75–110K$17,623
$110K+$16,177

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,780

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
405
Gender Split
82% / 18%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 25%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.8%
Freshman Retention69.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,296
8 Years$47,498
10 Years$49,316

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,400
Men
$46,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

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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