From robust merit scholarship offers to generous need-based aid, you and your family have multiple opportunities available to minimize your cost.
The chart below offers a view of the overall cost of attending Holy Cross without financial aid. Based on your family’s individual circumstances and demonstrated financial need, this cost may shift depending on your financial aid offer.
Holy Cross works hard to make education affordable for everyone. Contact our financial aid team with questions about tuition, other fees or qualifying for financial aid.
| Fees | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 33,600 | 33,600 | 67,200 |
| Standard Housing | 5,500 | 5,500 | 11,000 |
| Resident Food Plan | 4,350 | 4,350 | 8,700 |
| Health Service Fee | 225 | 225 | 450 |
| Activity Fee | 440 | - | 440 |
| TOTAL FEES (with Housing and Food Plan) |
44,115 | 43,675 | 87,790 |
| TOTAL FEES (without Housing and Food Plan) |
34,265 | 33,825 | 68,090 |
There are a few more fees to keep in mind attending Holy Cross. You’ll also be able to pick a meal plan that’s right for you.
| Housing & Food Plan Fees | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Housing | 5,500 | 5,500 | 11,000 |
| Apartment Housing | 6,650 | 6,650 | 13,300 |
| Resident Food Plan | 4,350 | 4,350 | 8,700 |
| Apartment Food Plan I or II ** | 2,000 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| Apartment Food Plan III ** | 2,220 | 2,220 | 4,440 |
** Available only to those housed in apartments or off-campus.
| Other Fees | Full Year | First Semester | Second Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Fee | 150 | ||
| Health Insurance | 2,815 | 1,597 |
Updated: March 18, 2025
| Fees | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 31,825 | 31,825 | 63,650 |
| Standard Housing | 5,250 | 5,250 | 10,500 |
| Resident Food Plan | 4,160 | 4,160 | 8,320 |
| Health Service Fee | 215 | 215 | 430 |
| Activity Fee | 420 | - | 420 |
| TOTAL FEES (with Housing and Food Plan) |
41,870 | 41,450 | 83,320 |
| TOTAL FEES (without Housing and Food Plan) |
32,460 | 32,040 | 64,500 |
There are a few more fees to keep in mind attending Holy Cross. You’ll also be able to pick a meal plan that’s right for you.
| Housing & Food Plan Fees | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Housing | 5,250 | 5,250 | 10,500 |
| Apartment Housing | 6,360 | 6,360 | 12,720 |
| Resident Food Plan | 4,160 | 4,160 | 8,320 |
| Apartment Food Plan I or II ** | 1,910 | 1,910 | 3,820 |
| Apartment Food Plan III ** | 2,120 | 2,120 | 4,240 |
** Available only to those housed in apartments or off-campus.
| Other Fees | Full Year | First Semester | Second Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Fee | 150 | ||
| Health Insurance | 2,403 | 1,364 |
Updated: February 28, 2024
Depending on your academic achievements, you may qualify for merit-based aid. This type of aid is offered on a four-year basis as long as good academic progress is maintained, as well as a satisfactory disciplinary record.
Every family’s financial situation is different, and Holy Cross is committed to helping all students lower their tuition cost.
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