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 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 2,997 |
| % Male | 45% |
| % Female | 55% |
| % Students of Color & International Students | 26% |
| % From Massachusetts | 39% |
| % Out of State | 57% |
| % International | 4% |
| Residents of: | |
| # of U.S. States & District of Columbia | 42 |
| # of Foreign Countries | 17 |
Admissions
| Class of 2024 | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,087 | |
| Accepted | 2,689 | 38% |
| Enrolled | 735 | 27% * |
| Middle 50% of test scores | Range | |
| SAT- Math | 640-710 | |
| SAT - Reading and Writing | 650-720 | |
| ACT- Composite | 29-32 |
Student Life
| Fall 2020 | Number | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Housed on Campus (2019-2020 academic year) | 8% * | |
| Varsity Sports | 27 | 728 |
| Intramural Sports | 12 | |
| Club Sports | 22 | |
| Student Organizations | 88 | |
| Honor Societies | 20 | |
| First-Year Retention Rate | 89% * | |
| Percent of third-year class studying abroad | 0% * | |
| Average class size (2019-2020 academic year) | 19 |
Faculty
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 295 |
| Part Time | 35 |
| Percent of FT with Terminal Degree | 97% |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 10:1 |
Alumni
| 2019-2020 | |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross Alumni of Record | 38,511 |
| Alumni donors | 14,207 |
| Total Alumni Donations to the Annual Fund | $10.3 million |
| Number of Active Alumni Clubs | 25 |
Campus Setting
| 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|
| Population of Worcester (estimated, 2019) | 185,000 |
| Miles west of Boston | 44 |
| Miles north of Providence | 39 |
| Miles northeast of Hartford | 61 |
| Acres | 174 |
| Number of Campus Buildings | 35 |
| Annual Capital Budget | $14.0 million |
Student Fees
| 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,800 |
| Room & Board (standard) | $16,080 |
| Mandatory Fees | $740 |
| Total | $72,620 |
Financial Aid
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Percent of Students Aided | 62% |
| Percent of Students with Grant Aid | 60% |
| Average Grant Award | $37,100 |
| Total Financial Aid - Fiscal Year 2020 | $67.5 million |
| Average Debt at Graduation | $24,700 |
Information Resources
| 2019-2020 | |
|---|---|
| Library Holdings (books, serials, periodicals) | 653,901 |
| 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 6/30/20) | $ Millions | Per Student |
| Total Net Assets | $1,022.3 | $324,139 |
| Endowment Market Value | $760.3 | $241,059 |
| Operating Expenditures | $190.0 | $60,250 |
Student Outcomes
2019-2020
| Four-year graduation rate: | |
|---|---|
| For students who graduated 2019-20 | 87% |
| Six-year graduation rates: | |
|---|---|
| For all students who first enrolled in fall 2014 | 93% |
| For all students who enrolled in fall 2014, by financial aid status: | |
|
Students who received a Pell Grant |
90% |
|
Students who received a subsidized Stafford Loan |
93% |
|
Students who did not receive a Pell Grant or subsidized Stafford Loan |
94% |
| Number of degrees awarded: | 708 |
| Number of Fulbright Scholars: | 7 |
| Most popular major at graduation | |
|---|---|
| Economics | 13% |
| Political Science | 13% |
| Psychology | 13% |
|
English |
8% |
|
Biology |
6% |
| Professional school admissions | |
|---|---|
| Percent admitted to medical school | 76% |
| Percent admitted to law school | 91% |
* Figure has been negatively impacted by the substantial campus closure in fall 2020 created by the COVID-19 pandemic and is not typical of Holy Cross.
Last updated: November 16, 2020 (figures updated annually in November/December); Student Fees information updated March 1, 2021.