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College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross

Worcester, Massachusetts 01610-2395

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

College of the Holy Cross is a private urban institution in Worcester, Massachusetts. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1354.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,543 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,868.

Established
1843
Motto
In hoc signo vinces
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Patriot League
Division
Division I

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21%Acceptance
1354SAT Avg
3,015Students
9:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$90,543Earnings 10yr
$36,868Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate21.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1354

Reading & WritingMid: 670
630720
MathMid: 660
620700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2832

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$60,850
Room & Board$17,750
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$76,510
Average Net Price$36,868
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,900
$30–48K$6,282
$48–75K$20,722
$75–110K$29,535
$110K+$51,228

Programs (42)

Student Body

Undergrads
3,015
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 4%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate89.6%
Freshman Retention93.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$69,984
8 Years$84,240
10 Years$90,543

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$75,500
Men
$104,600

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