From a record number of applicants, 763 first-year students arrive on Mount St. James
The record 6,705 applications for admission to the Class of 2010—a 41 percent increase from the previous year—meant that acceptances to Holy Cross were particularly competitive this year. The spike in applications was partly due to the publicity surrounding the College’s announcement in spring 2005 that standardized testing would be an optional part of the admission process—still, 70 percent of applying students chose to submit their scores. The increased applicant pool resulted in an acceptance rate of 34 percent; early decision applications rose 49 percent.
The incoming class also includes an increase in the percentage of ALANA (African-American, Latin American, Asian-American, and Native American) students to 17 percent.
“We’re delighted to welcome the Class of 2010,” says Ann B. McDermott ’79, director of admissions. “As a group, these young men and women have already accomplished a great deal in their high school classrooms, demonstrated an interest in community service, distinguished themselves in creative pursuits and athletic endeavors—and are as excited as we are that they’re joining the Holy Cross community.”
Here is an “at-a-glance” profile of the Class of 2010:
Applicants: 6,705
Last Year: 4,744
Accepted: 2,310 (34%)
Last Year: 2,266 (48%)
Enrolled: 763
Last Year: 726
Percent ALANA: 17%
Last Year: 15%
Five Years Ago: 14%
Ten Years Ago: 9%
Submitted SAT scores: approximately 70%
Percent Male: 45%
Percent Female: 55%
Percent from Massachusetts: 36%
Percent from outside New England: 46%
Number of States: 35
Number of Foreign Countries: 7
Percent from Public Schools: 51%
Percent from Catholic Schools: 27%
Percent from Private Schools: 10%
Percent from Jesuit Schools: 12%
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