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 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Total Full-Time Enrollment | 3,114 |
| % Male | 45% |
| % Female | 55% |
| % Students of Color & International Students | 25% |
| % From Massachusetts | 39% |
| % Out of State | 58% |
| % International | 3% |
| Residents of: | |
| # of U.S. States, Territories, & District of Columbia | 43 |
| # of Foreign Countries | 22 |
Admissions
| Class of 2025 | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,498 | |
| Accepted | 2,786 | 43% |
| Enrolled | 819 | 29% |
| Middle 50% of test scores | Range | |
| SAT- Math | 640-720 | |
| SAT - Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650-720 | |
| ACT- Composite | 29-33 |
Student Life
| Fall 2021 | Number |
|---|---|
| Housed on Campus | 87% |
| Varsity Sports | 27 |
| Intramural Sports | 10-12* |
| Club Sports | 25 |
| Student Organizations | 110 |
| Honor Societies | 20 |
| First-Year Retention Rate | 96% |
| Percent of third-year class studying abroad | 7% ** |
| Average class size (2020-2021 academic year) | 19 |
* annually, depending on interest
** International travel restrictions have significantly reduced study abroad participation this year. In the five-years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, study abroad participation for the third-year class averaged 23%.
Faculty
| Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 306 |
| Part Time | 36 |
| Percent of FT with Terminal Degree | 95% |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 10:1 |
Alumni
| 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross Alumni of Record | 38,925 |
| Alumni donors | 14,333 |
| Total Alumni Donations to the Annual Fund | $11.6 million |
| Number of Active Alumni Clubs | 25 |
Campus Setting
| 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|
| Population of Worcester (actual, 2020) | 206,500 |
| Miles west of Boston | 44 |
| Miles north of Providence | 39 |
| Miles northeast of Hartford | 61 |
| Acres | 174 |
| Number of Campus Buildings | 35 |
| Annual Operational Budget | $213.6 million |
Student Fees
| 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,800 |
| Room & Board (standard) | $16,080 |
| Mandatory Fees | $740 |
| Total | $72,620 |
Financial Aid
| Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Percent of Students Aided | 63% |
| Percent of Students with Grant Aid | 60% |
| Average Grant Award | $37,800 |
| Total Financial Aid - Fiscal Year 2021 | $64.3 million |
| Average Debt at Graduation | $25,500 |
Information Resources
| 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|
| Library Holdings (books, serials, periodicals) | 654,213 |
| 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 6/30/21) | $ Millions | Per Student |
| Total Net Assets | $1,314.5 | $438,749 |
| Endowment Market Value | $1,043.3 | $348,227 |
| Operating Expenditures | $175.0 | $58,425 |
Student Outcomes
2020-2021
| Four-year graduation rate: | |
|---|---|
| For students who graduated 2020-21 | 86% |
| Six-year graduation rates: | |
|---|---|
| For all students who first enrolled in fall 2015 | 93% |
| For all students who enrolled in fall 2015, by financial aid status: | |
|
Students who received a Pell Grant |
91% |
|
Students who received a subsidized Stafford Loan |
93% |
|
Students who did not receive a Pell Grant or subsidized Stafford Loan |
93% |
| Number of degrees awarded: | 730 |
| Number of Fulbright Scholars: | 7 |
| Most popular major at graduation | |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Political Science | 13% |
|
English |
7% |
|
History |
6% |
| Professional school admissions | |
|---|---|
| Percent admitted to medical school | 72% |
| Percent admitted to law school | 92% |
Last updated: November 18, 2021 (figures updated annually in November/December); Student Fees information updated March 1, 2021.