As one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation, Holy Cross attracts students who thrive on challenge. Whether by daring to ask (and answer) complex questions in their classes and labs, studying in another country or pushing themselves on the playing field, our students embrace opportunities to go further. And those opportunities are abundant. Our liberal arts approach, combined with our Jesuit identity, creates an environment where students can openly explore their intellectual interests and beliefs — and do so in a community that values service to others and the pursuit of purposeful, passion-driven lives.
College of the Holy Cross is a private, religious school in the suburb of Worcester, Massachusetts. Holy Cross was founded in 1843. The college enrolls around 3,138 students a year, including 3,138 undergraduates.
It is very difficult to get into Holy Cross. The acceptance rate at Holy Cross is 43%. Out of 6,498 applications received in 2022, 2,786 students were offered admission.
College of the Holy Cross Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 43% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 82% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 40% |
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College of the Holy Cross is locatedin the town of Worcester, Massachusetts, in the city of Boston.
If you want to see Holy Cross for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) to Worcester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International Airport, Boston.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Holy Cross is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Holy Cross is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Estimated Chance
1420 and Above
1240 to 1420
1240 and Less
The median SAT score for Holy Cross students is 1330. Applicants with SAT scores of 1420 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Holy Cross, while applicants with SAT scores between 1240 to 1420 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1240 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Holy Cross.
Tuition & Fees
$75,980
In State$75,980
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Holy Cross is like? There are approximately 3,138 students enrolled at Holy Cross. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 40% percent are from MA and 60% percent of students are from other states.
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Full Time1%
Part Time40%
In State60%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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