Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-0308
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Holy Cross College is a private suburban institution in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1229.
A small campus of 533 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,416 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,470.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Foundation The College of the Holy Cross was founded by Benedict Joseph Fenwick, second Bishop of Boston, as the first Catholic college in New England.
- •Mulledy's favorable report secured the Society's approval in August 1843.
- •On February 2, 1843, Fitton sold the land to Fenwick and the Diocese of Boston to be used to found the Catholic college that the bishop had wanted in Boston.
- •The building's cornerstone was laid on June 21, 1843 Beginnings Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick, founder of Holy CrossThe school opened in October 1843 with Jesuit Thomas F.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1229
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
32.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,904
Programs (12)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average + suburban adjustment