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Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-0308

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Holy Cross College is a private suburban institution in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1229.

A small campus of 533 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,416 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,470.

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

Campus Visits

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74%Acceptance
1229SAT Avg
533Students
12:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$50,416Earnings 10yr
$26,470Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Holy Cross College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1229

Reading & WritingMid: 615
490660
MathMid: 600
490640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2331

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1229

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,500
Room & Board$12,300
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$48,808
Average Net Price$26,470
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,969
$30–48K$15,859
$48–75K$18,845
$75–110K$24,241
$110K+$33,940

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,470

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,904

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (12)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
533
Gender Split
38% / 62%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 6%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate29.5%
Freshman Retention79.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,335
8 Years$49,868
10 Years$50,416

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,800
Men
$51,800

Rankings

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

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from IN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
72 mi(125 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
125 mi(217 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
133 mi(231 min)

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