PrivateUrbanUniversity of Holy Cross
New Orleans, Louisiana 70131-7399
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
University of Holy Cross is a private institution in New Orleans with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 405 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,316 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,780.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History University of Holy Cross was founded in 1916 as a two-year women's normal school by the Marianites of Holy Cross.
- •In 1947, a 40-acre (16 ha) parcel of land in Algiers was donated to the Marianites.
- •The college completed a move across the river to this new site in 1960.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
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
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
64.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (42)
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
69%
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 LA state average + large city premium