Overview
Holy Cross College offers a meaningful, contemporary liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic tradition. Open to all, the co-ed campus is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and was started by the Brothers of Holy Cross in 1966. The College offers 9 majors (five that have 3-year accelerated options) and 17 minors, and students can study abroad for a semester in one of four European locations with the same tuition and fees as at Holy Cross College. Small class sizes with rigorous academic studies creates a unique educational experience within a large, world-class university setting that includes tri-campus access to the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College. Serious scholars, courageous citizens, innovative leaders, and passionate disciples – these are the students and graduates of Holy Cross College.
Acceptance Rate:
74%
Average Net Price:
$27,479
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1270
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $36,600 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $36,600 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,582
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,568
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,669
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
16%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7871
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,568
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,515
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
68%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,313
Average Other Loans Per Year
$24,824
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1670
Students Applied
29
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1270
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
547
Total Number of Undergrads
547
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
38%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
10
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
12
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
50%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
67%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Saints
School Colors
maroon and silver
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
1
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,500
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
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