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IPEDS ID: 166124
OPE ID: 00214100
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College of the Holy Cross
One College Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610-2395
General information:  (508) 793-2011
Website:  www.holycross.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Campus setting:  City: Midsize
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  2,898 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  11 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.holycross.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.holycross.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Apply Onlinewww.holycross.edu/admissions/apply/
Mission Statement
  www.holycross.edu/abouthc/president/mission/
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Navy)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$37,242$35,142$33,313
Books and supplies$700$700$700
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$10,260$9,960$9,580
Other$900$900$900
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$49,102$46,702$44,493
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition planX
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$28,881,996
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant350
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 60% Did not receive aid: 40%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 46% Federal: 15% Pell: 14% Other Federal: 15% State/Local: 14% Institutional: 45%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $25,381 Federal: $5,366 Pell: $3,240 Other Federal: $2,219 State/Local: $2,892 Institutional: $23,347
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 50% Federal: 49% Non-federal: 2%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $5,201 Federal: $4,620 (!) Non-federal: $13,485
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)2,898
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment27
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 99% Part-time: 1%Student Gender: Male: 44% Female: 56%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 6% Black or African American: 4% Hispanic/Latino: 6% White: 67% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 15% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 100% 25 and over: 0% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 33% Out-of-state: 66% Foreign countries: 1% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
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Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants7,2273,5203,707
Percent admitted34%34%34%
Percent admitted who enrolled30%27%33%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT38452%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading580670
SAT Math600680
  • Students have the option to submit their test scores if they believe the results present a fuller picture of their achievements and potential. Students who opt not to submit scores will not be at any disadvantage in admissions decisions.
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 95%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 96 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 98% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 89% 6-year: 92% 8-year: 92%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 96% Female: 100%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 100% (!)Black or African American: 92% Hispanic/Latino: 98% White: 98% Race/ethnicity unknown: 100% (!)Non-resident alien: 100%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General42
Category total42
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General96
Category total96
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General13
French Language and Literature2
German Language and Literature1
Italian Language and Literature2
Russian Language and Literature1
Spanish Language and Literature25
Category total44
History
History, General72
Category total72
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General39
Category total39
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8
Category total8
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy8
Religion/Religious Studies16
Category total24
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General23
Physics, General5
Category total28
Psychology
Psychology, General71
Category total71
Social sciences
Economics, General94
Political Science and Government, General72
Sociology56
Category total222
Visual and performing arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General3
Music, General4
Visual and Performing Arts, General17
Category total24
Grand total670
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-AA MenWomen
All Track Combined130153
Baseball30–
Basketball1512
Field Hockey–19
Football105–
Golf1013
Ice Hockey2925
Lacrosse3331
Rowing4858
Soccer2721
Softball–20
Swimming and Diving2625
Tennis1112
Volleyball–12
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education12/1/1930 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1997 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible621
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery100
Aggravated assault021
Burglary12911
Motor vehicle theft122
Arson030
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible521
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault001
Burglary765
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson030
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$4,300
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,687
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate0.8%0.8%0.8%
Number in default444
Number in repayment465448467
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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