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College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Highly Selective • 18% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
College of the Holy Cross is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Worcester, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 18%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
18% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading630 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 32
1typical 50% range36
18%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences41% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,131
Earnings 5yr: $118,102
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,088
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,165
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,927
Earnings 5yr: $105,706
Debt: $27,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,122
Earnings 5yr: $84,834
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,914
Earnings 5yr: $79,688
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,088
Earnings 5yr: $82,765
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,301
Earnings 5yr: $74,806
Debt: $26,975
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,214
Earnings 5yr: $81,948
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,095
Earnings 5yr: $63,311
Debt: $27,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,423
Earnings 5yr: $75,084
Debt: $27,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,290
Earnings 5yr: $70,234
Debt: $27,000
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,280
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,642
Earnings 5yr: $68,340
Debt: $26,449
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,639
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$38,782
In-State Tuition$64,500
Out-of-State Tuition$64,500
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
15%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
87%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$69,984
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$90,543
Completion Signals
87%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,879
Est. Monthly Payment
$279/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$133,631
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