College of the Holy Cross
PrivateWorcester, MA
Located in Worcester, MA, College of the Holy Cross is a private mid-sized school with roughly 3,106 undergraduates. College of the Holy Cross is selective, with an acceptance rate near 18%. Its highest-earning reported major is Economics (Social Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $118,131/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is College of the Holy Cross's acceptance rate?
College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA admits approximately 18% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for College of the Holy Cross?
Admitted students at College of the Holy Cross typically score between 1240–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for College of the Holy Cross?
Admitted students at College of the Holy Cross typically score between 27–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does College of the Holy Cross cost?
College of the Holy Cross's total cost of attendance is reported at $80,334 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for College of the Holy Cross?
College of the Holy Cross's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does College of the Holy Cross require students to live on campus?
No -- College of the Holy Cross doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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