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 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Total Full-Time Enrollment | 3,210 |
| % Male | 45% |
| % Female | 55% |
| % Students of Color & International Students | 26% |
| % From Massachusetts | 38% |
| % Out of State | 59% |
| % International | 3% |
| Residents of: | |
| # of U.S. States, Territories, & District of Columbia | 47 |
| # of Foreign Countries | 22 |
Admissions
| Class of 2026 | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,036 | |
| Accepted | 2,558 | 36% |
| Enrolled | 903 | 35% |
| Middle 50% of test scores | Range | |
| SAT- Math | 620-710 | |
| SAT - Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640-720 | |
| ACT- Composite | 28-32 |
Student Life
| Fall 2022 | Number |
|---|---|
| Housed on Campus | 88% |
| Varsity Sports | 27 |
| Intramural Sports | 10-12* |
| Club Sports | 27 |
| Student Organizations | 108 |
| Honor Societies | 20 |
| First-Year Retention Rate | 95% |
| Percent of third-year class studying abroad | 11% |
| Average class size (2021-2022 academic year) | 19 |
* annually, depending on interest
Faculty
| Fall 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 320 |
| Part Time | 30 |
| Percent of FT with Terminal Degree | 96% |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 10:1 |
Alumni
| 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross Alumni of Record | 39,466 |
| Alumni donors | 13,395 |
| Total Alumni Donations to the Annual Fund | $11.3 million |
| Number of Active Alumni Clubs | 25 |
Campus Setting
| 2022-2023 | |
|---|---|
| Population of Worcester estimate | 206,000 |
| Miles west of Boston | 44 |
| Miles north of Providence | 39 |
| Miles northeast of Hartford | 61 |
| Acres | 174 |
| Number of Campus Buildings | 38 |
| Annual Operational Budget | $229 million |
Student Fees
| 2022-2023 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,600 |
| Room & Board (standard) | $16,620 |
| Mandatory Fees | $760 |
| Total | $74,980 |
Financial Aid
| Fall 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Percent of Students Aided | 61% |
| Percent of Students with Grant Aid | 59% |
| Average Grant Award | $39,300 |
| Total Financial Aid - Fiscal Year 2021 | $71.4 million |
| Average Debt at Graduation | $24,600 |
Information Resources
| 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|
| Library Holdings (books, serials, periodicals) | 651,285 |
| Computers for general student use | 298 |
| Residential rooms with network access | 100% |
| Student computer purchase program | Yes |
| Number of multimedia classrooms | 16 |
| Number of computer labs | 8 |
Financial Resources
| (Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/22) | $ Millions | Per Student |
| Total Net Assets | $1,273.0 | $407,624 |
| Endowment Market Value | $992.6 | $317,844 |
| Operating Expenditures | $224.2 | $71,782 |
Student Outcomes
2021-2022
| Four-year graduation rate: | |
|---|---|
| For students who graduated 2021-22 | 81%* |
*This figure is generally closer to 90%; however, the Covid-19 pandemic interrupted the progress of several student toward their degree completion.
| Six-year graduation rates: | |
|---|---|
| For all students who first enrolled in fall 2016 | 91% |
| For all students who enrolled in fall 2016, by financial aid status: | |
|
Students who received a Pell Grant |
92% |
|
Students who received a subsidized Stafford Loan |
91% |
|
Students who did not receive a Pell Grant or subsidized Stafford Loan |
91% |
| Number of degrees awarded: | 757 |
| Number of Fulbright Scholars: | 8 |
| Most popular major at graduation | |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 14% |
| Economics | 14% |
| Political Science | 12% |
|
History |
7% |
|
English |
6% |
| Professional school admissions | |
|---|---|
| Percent admitted to medical school | 79% |
| Percent admitted to law school | 83% |
Last updated: December 16, 2022 (figures updated annually in November/December); Student Fees information updated March 1, 2022.