College of the Holy Cross Admissions Profile
College of the Holy Cross is located in Worcester, MA. It serves roughly 3,062 students with a student-faculty ratio near 9:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 21%. Estimated in-state tuition is $58,360 ($58,360 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $50,500.
The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective, undergraduate only, four-year college of approximately 3,200 undergraduate students. One of the nation's leading liberal arts institutions, Holy Cross offers an academically challenging and personally fulfilling education in the Jesuit tradition. The Holy Cross experience is characterized by an emphasis on open exploration and far-ranging curiosity that inspires our students to ask more of themselves -- academically, spiritually, and in their personal development.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 21%
- First-year retention: 93%
- Graduation rate: 90%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $58,360
- Out-of-state tuition: $58,360
- Average net price: $76,510
- Pell grant recipients: 16%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
- Popular program: Health Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
- Campus life: Veteran Fee Waiver
- Campus life: Community Service
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Campus Visit: April 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $50,500, underscoring the return on investment for College of the Holy Cross students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 21%
- Test midpoints: 1,361 SAT / 30 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 93%
- Graduation rate: 90%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 9:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male