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Holy Cross at a Glance
The College of the Holy Cross was founded in 1843 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Holy Cross is a highly selective, four year, undergraduate, liberal arts institution and is ranked among the nation's leading four year liberal arts colleges.
Enrollment |
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Fall 2007 |
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| Total Full Time Enrollment | 2,817 |
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| % Male | 44% | |
| % Female | 56% | |
| % Minority & International | 17% | |
| % Out of State | 61% | |
Residents
of: |
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| # of U.S. States & Territories | 49 | |
| # of Foreign Countries | 13 | |
Admissions |
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Class of 2011 |
Total |
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| Applicants | 7,066 | |
| Accepted | 2,331 | 33% |
| Enrolled | 719 | 31% |
Range |
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| Middle 50% of combined SAT scores | 1210-1380 | |
| Percent from public schools | 51% | |
Student Life |
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Percent of Students |
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| Housed on Campus | 90% | |
Number |
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| Varsity Sports | ||
| Intramural Sports | ||
| Club Sports | ||
| Student Organizations | 106 |
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| Honor Societies | 20 |
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| Freshmen Retention Rate | 94% |
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Faculty |
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| Full Time | 240 | |
| Part Time | 48 | |
| Percent of FT with Doctorate | 94% | |
| Faculty to Student Ratio | 1:11 |
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Alumni |
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2006 - 2007 |
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| Holy Cross Alumni of Record | 34,484 | |
| Donors to Holy Cross Fund | 14,763 | |
| Total Alumni Donations to the Annual Fund | $7,475,621 | |
| Number of Active Alumni Clubs | 43 | |
Campus Setting |
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| Population | 173,000 | |
| Central Massachusetts | ||
| 45 miles west of Boston | ||
| 40 miles north of Providence | ||
| 45 miles northeast of Hartford | ||
| Acres | 174 | |
| Number of Buildings | 36 | |
Student Fees |
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2007 - 2008
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| Tuition | $34,630 | |
| Room & Board (standard) | $9,960 | |
| Mandatory Fees | $512 | |
| Total | $45,102 | |
Financial Aid |
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| Percent of Students Aided | 58% | |
| Percent of Need Met | 100% | |
| Percent of Students with Scholarship/Grants | 47% | |
| Average Need-Based Grant Award | $22,621 | |
Information Resources |
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2006 - 2007 |
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| Library Holdings (books, serials, periodicals) | 608,458 | |
| Computers for general student use | 485 | |
| Residential rooms with network access | 100% | |
| Student computer purchase program | Yes | |
Financial Resources |
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(Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/07) |
Per Student | |
| Total Net Assets | $ 710,287,000 | $253,674 |
| Endowment Market Value | $ 660,608,000 | |
| Operating Expenditures | $ 126,386,000 | $45,138 |
Student Outcomes |
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2006 - 2007 |
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| Four-year graduation rate | 88% | |
| Six-year graduation rate | 92% | |
| Number of degrees awarded | 644 | |
| Median GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.28 | |
Most popular majors: |
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| Economics | 13% | |
| English | 12% | |
| Psychology | 11% | |
| Political Science | 10% | |
| History | 9% | |
Professional school admissions: |
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| Percent admitted to medical school | 87% | |
| Percent admitted to law school | 77% | |