Learn more about the admission and aid process, visiting Holy Cross, how to apply to the College and where to find answers to frequently asked questions.
Holy Cross admissions are competitive, but we've worked to minimize the unnecessary barriers to entry for all students, and remove bias from the application process. Through our generous financial aid program, we meet 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for all entering students. Moreover, families who make $100,000 or less with reasonable assets will receive a full tuition grant.
Additionally, Holy Cross was an early adopter of the test-optional approach, with the College dropping the requirement beginning with the class that entered in the fall of 2006.
One of Holy Cross’s top priorities is to ensure that talented students from all backgrounds can access a Holy Cross education and be supported to flourish on our campus and beyond. We believe the test-optional approach achieves this.
Additionally, the policy communicates to students, teachers and parents how Holy Cross focuses on the four-year academic program and outside-the-classroom interests in our admission decisions — instead of on a single test score.
We offer Early Decision and Regular Decision admission for first-year applicants. Please note that applying Early Decision represents a binding commitment to attend Holy Cross, if you are admitted, and that the related deadlines follow an accelerated schedule.
| Applicant Type | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 15 | December 15 |
| Early Decision II | January 15 | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | Mid-March |
| Applicant Type | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | April 1 | Rolling |
| Spring Semester | November 1 | Rolling |
| Applicant Type | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 15 | December 15 |
| Early Decision II | January 15 | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | Mid-March |
QuestBridge College Match Finalists Deadline: Nov. 1
Hear from real students as they show you around campus, and learn about the impactful experiences they've had at Holy Cross.
Curious about the kinds of students you'll meet here? Here's what our community looks like at a glance.
Know your estimated educational costs before you apply. Holy Cross offers two calculators to help your family make an informed financial decision.
Funding your education isn’t one size fits all. Explore need-based and merit-based opportunties that fit your unique situation.
I got to know the joy of what makes Holy Cross so special: to be challenged not only as a student, but also as a human being. Isn’t that what college is really about?
Daisy Fanter ‘24
Phone: 508-793-2443
Fax: 508-793-3888
Email: admissions@holycross.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location
O'Kane Hall, Room 179
College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610 USA
Phone: 508-793-2265/2266
Email: financialaid@holycross.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location
Hogan Campus Center, Suite 314
College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610
