College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts
34.22%
Admission Rate
Moderately Selective
2,931 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, small, highly residential
- Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
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The College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) is a private Jesuit liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and one of the oldest in the United States.
Opened as a school for boys under the auspices of the Society of Jesus, it was the first Jesuit college in New England. Holy Cross sports teams are called the Crusaders and their sole color is purple; they compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Patriot League.
"College of the Holy Cross." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_of_the_Holy_Cross.
Opened as a school for boys under the auspices of the Society of Jesus, it was the first Jesuit college in New England. Holy Cross sports teams are called the Crusaders and their sole color is purple; they compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Patriot League.
"College of the Holy Cross." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_of_the_Holy_Cross.
Location
City
Worcester, Massachusetts
Locale
City: Midsize (population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Region
New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 30.5% |
| Psychology | 13.8% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 8.9% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 8.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 6.7% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 5.6% |
| History | 5.4% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 4.9% |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 3.0% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 3.0% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2.9% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 2.7% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 2.0% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 0.7% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.4% |
| Architecture And Related Services | 0.4% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 0.3% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.3% |
Cost
Tuition
$54,740.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
54.61%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$37,292.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1356
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 730 | 680 | 630 |
| Verbal | 700 | 665 | 630 |
ACT Scores
30
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| English | 35 | 32 | 28 |
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