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
99%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
405Students
6:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$49,316Earnings 10yr
$16,780Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate99.0%
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
Programs (42)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia