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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
Fall 2009 | ||
| Total Full Time Enrollment | 2,897 | |
| % Male | 45% | |
| % Female | 55% | |
| % Minority & International | 20% | |
| % Out of State | 63% | |
Residents of: | ||
| # of U.S. States & Territories | 45 | |
| # of Foreign Countries | 18 | |
Admissions | ||
Class of 2013 | Total | % |
| Applicants | 6,652 | |
| Accepted | 2,426 | 36% |
| Enrolled | 747 | 31% |
Range | ||
| Middle 50% of combined SAT scores | 1210-1370 | |
| Percent from public schools | 47% | |
Student Life | ||
Percent of Students | ||
| Housed on Campus | 88% | |
Number | Participants | |
| Varsity Sports | ||
| Intramural Sports | ||
| Club Sports | ||
| Student Organizations | 105 | |
| Honor Societies | 20 | |
| Freshmen Retention Rate | 95% | |
Faculty | ||
| Full Time | 259 | |
| Part Time | 59 | |
| Percent of FT with Doctorate | 92% | |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |
Alumni | ||
2008 - 2009 | ||
| Holy Cross Alumni of Record | 32,515 | |
| Donors to Holy Cross Fund | 15,149 | |
| Total Alumni Donations to the Annual Fund | $7,922,000 | |
| Number of Active Alumni Clubs | 25 | |
Campus Setting | ||
| Population | 175,000 | |
| Central Massachusetts | ||
| 45 miles west of Boston | ||
| 40 miles north of Providence | ||
| 45 miles northeast of Hartford | ||
| Acres | 174 | |
| Number of Buildings | 37 | |
Student Fees | ||
2009 - 2010 | ||
| Tuition | $38,180 | |
| Room & Board (standard) | $10,620 | |
| Mandatory Fees | $542 | |
| Total | $49,342 | |
Fall 2009 Financial Aid | ||
| Percent of Students Aided | 60% | |
| Percent of Need Met | 100% | |
| Percent of Students with Scholarship/Grants | 47% | |
| Average Grant Award | $26,411 | |
| Total Financial Aid 2009 | $34,605,000 | |
Information Resources | ||
2008 - 2009 | ||
| Library Holdings (books, serials, periodicals) | 629,076 | |
| Computers for general student use | 485 | |
| Residential rooms with network access | 100% | |
| Student computer purchase program | Yes | |
Financial Resources | ||
(Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/09) | Per Student | |
| Total Net Assets | $ 540,127,000 | $187,740 |
| Endowment Market Value | $ 500,378,000 | |
| Operating Expenditures | $ 142,724,000 | $49,609 |
Student Outcomes | ||
2007 - 2008 | ||
| Four-year graduation rate | 90% | |
| Six-year graduation rate | 94% | |
| Number of degrees awarded | 678 | |
| Median GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.28 | |
Most popular majors: | ||
| Economics | 18% | |
| Psychology | 12% | |
| English | 11% | |
| Political Science | 11% | |
| History | 9% | |
Professional school admissions: | ||
| Percent admitted to medical school | 84% | |
| Percent admitted to law school | 82% | |