Holy Cross College

It is moderately difficult to get into Holy Cross College. The college admitted 91% of all applicants in 2010. Out of 638 applications received in 2023, 578 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Holy Cross College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 7/28 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Holy Cross College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Holy Cross College's admissions stats.

Holy Cross College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	66.9%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	50.4%
Waitlist	No

Holy Cross College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Holy Cross College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	November 18
Regular Decision	Yes	7 28	–

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Want to Apply Early to Holy Cross College?

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Holy Cross College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Holy Cross College will release EA admissions decisions no later than November 18.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Holy Cross College Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Holy Cross College?

It is moderately difficult to get into Holy Cross College. Holy Cross College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Holy Cross College accepted 91% of all applicants, approximately 578 from 638 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Holy Cross College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Holy Cross College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Holy Cross College

Holy Cross College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Holy Cross College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Holy Cross College

Wondering what factors are considered by Holy Cross College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Holy Cross College for more information on admission factors.

Holy Cross College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Holy Cross College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Holy Cross College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	√	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	2	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Holy Cross College?

Students admitted to Holy Cross College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2. Holy Cross College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Holy Cross College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2010, 66.9% of Holy Cross College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 50.4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Holy Cross College, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Holy Cross College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Holy Cross College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Holy Cross College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Holy Cross College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 28.

Transfer students can enroll in Holy Cross College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Holy Cross College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Holy Cross College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Holy Cross College.

Does Holy Cross College accept transfer credits?

✅ Holy Cross College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Holy Cross College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Holy Cross College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Holy Cross College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Holy Cross College?

❌ No, Holy Cross College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Holy Cross College's acceptance rate?

✅ Holy Cross College has an acceptance rate of 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Holy Cross College?

❌ Holy Cross College does not offer early decision.

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