The Â鶹´«Ã½ was founded in 1843 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Worcester, Massachusetts. Holy Cross is a highly selective, four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts institution and is ranked among the nation's leading four year liberal arts colleges.
Enrollment
| Fall 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Total Full-Time Enrollment | 3,197 |
| % Male | 45% |
| % Female | 55% |
| % Students of Color | 27% |
| % From Massachusetts | 38% |
| % Out of State | 59% |
| % International | 3% |
| Residents of: | |
| # of U.S. States, Territories, & District of Columbia | 47 |
| # of Foreign Countries | 27 |
Admissions
| Class of 2027 | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,670 | |
| Accepted | 1,829 | 21% |
| Enrolled | 824 | 45% |
| Middle 50% of test scores | Range | |
| SAT- Math | 640-720 | |
| SAT - Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660-730 | |
| ACT- Composite | 29-33 |
Student Life
| Fall 2023 | Number |
|---|---|
| Housed on Campus | 88% |
| Varsity Sports | 27 |
| Intramural Sports | 10-12* |
| Club Sports | 25 |
| Student Organizations | 102 |
| First-Year Retention Rate | 94% |
| Percent of third-year class studying abroad | 20% |
| Average class size (2022-2023 academic year) | 19 |
* annually, depending on interest
Faculty
| Fall 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 315 |
| Part-Time | 33 |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 10:1 |
Alumni
| 2022-2023 | |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross Alumni of Record | 39,943 |
| Alumni donors | 12,832 |
| Total Alumni Donations to the Annual Fund | $11.0 million |
| Number of Active Alumni Clubs | 25 |
Campus Setting
| 2023-2024 | |
|---|---|
| Population of Worcester estimate | 206,000 |
| Miles west of Boston | 44 |
| Miles north of Providence | 39 |
| Miles northeast of Hartford | 61 |
| Acres | 174 |
| Number of Campus Buildings | 38 |
| Annual Operational Budget | $245 million |
Student Fees
| 2023-2024 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,050 |
| Room & Board (standard) | $17,750 |
| Mandatory Fees | $800 |
| Total | $78,600 |
Financial Aid
| Fall 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Percent of Need Met for Incoming First Year Class | 100% |
| Percent of Students Aided | 65% |
| Percent of Students with Grant Aid | 58% |
| Average Grant Award | $40,900 |
| Total Financial Aid - Fiscal Year 2023 | $74.7 million |
| Average Debt at Graduation | $22,290 |
Information Resources
| 2022-2023 | |
|---|---|
| Library Holdings (books, serials, periodicals) | 674,963 |
| Computers for general student use | 205 |
| Residential rooms with network access | 100% |
| Number of multimedia classrooms | 14 |
| Number of computer labs | 6 |
Financial Resources
| (Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/23) | $ Millions | Per Student |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Assets | $1,322.3 | $413,607 |
| Endowment Market Value | $1,043.3 | $326,337 |
| Operating Expenditures | $229.1 | $71,661 |
Student Outcomes
2022-2023
| Six-year graduation rates: | |
|---|---|
| For all Â鶹´«Ã½ who first enrolled in fall 2017 | 90% |
| For all Â鶹´«Ã½ who enrolled in fall 2017, by financial aid status: | |
| Students who received a Pell Grant | 89% |
| Students who received a subsidized Stafford Loan | 92% |
| Students who did not receive a Pell Grant or subsidized Stafford Loan | 88% |
| Number of degrees awarded: | 750 |
| Number of Fulbright Scholars: | 8 |
| Most popular major at graduation | |
|---|---|
| Economics | 14% |
| Political Science | 14% |
| Psychology | 14% |
| English | 6% |
| Sociology | 6% |
Last updated: January 12, 2024 (figures updated annually in December/January)