College statistics
- Address:
- One College Street
Worcester, MA
01610 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.holycross.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $63,650
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $63,650
- Room and Board:
- $18,820
- Acceptance Rate:
- 21.1%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $1,109,264,540
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
College of the Holy Cross is a private liberal arts institution in Worcester, Massachusetts, enrolling about 3,035 undergraduates. The college emphasizes arts and sciences education with a particular focus on the social sciences. Despite its published cost of attendance of $82,470 annually, many students receive financial aid and pay considerably less than the full published rate, supported by the college's substantial endowment.
Admission to Holy Cross is selective, with an acceptance rate of 21.1%. The middle 75th percentile SAT scores are 720 in reading and 700 in math, with an ACT composite 75th percentile of 32. The college operates on a need-blind admissions policy for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, making it accessible to admitted students regardless of financial circumstances.
Holy Cross graduates at a strong rate and prepares students primarily for advanced study and professional careers. The college is well-suited for motivated students seeking a small, residential liberal arts education with rigorous academics and close faculty engagement. For more information, visit www.holycross.edu/.