Holy Cross College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 8490 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 2155 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 2061 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 47 of 55 | In Indiana |
| # 3 of 3 | In Notre Dame |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Avg. cost to attend
$22,421 /y
Aid receiving
85%
Undergraduates
661
Male:Female Ratio
64:36
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Holy Cross College has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Applicants | 1,954 | 1,038 | 916 |
| Admissions | 1,469 | 766 | 703 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 268 | 154 | 114 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 51% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| ■ Asian | 2% |
| ■ Hispanic | 27% |
| ■ Black or African American | 7% |
| ■ Two or more races | 6% |
| ■ Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Holy Cross College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Holy Cross College majors
Holy Cross College has granted 15 associate degrees across 1 programs, and 80 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Holy Cross College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | - | 27 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 15 | 5 |
| Psychology, General | - | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 11 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 4 |
| Computer Science | - | 2 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 2 |
| History, General | - | 2 |
| Communication, General | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 15 | 80 |
3 Notable alumni
1. Philip Metres
1970-. (aged 56)
translator
poet
Philip Metres is an American writer, poet, translator, scholar, and essayist.
2. Rudy Ruettiger
1948-. (aged 78)
motivational speaker
American football player
sociologist
Daniel Eugene "Rudy" Ruettiger is an American motivational speaker and author who played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. His early life and career at Notre Dame were the inspiration for the 1993 film Rudy.
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3. Skip Holtz
1964-. (aged 62)
American football coach
Louis Leo "Skip" Holtz Jr. is an American football coach who recently served as the head coach for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). Holtz led the team to two USFL Championships, in 2022 and 2023, and a UFL Championship in 2024. Previously, he was the head coach for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, South Florida Bulls, East...
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All 3 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1966
Colors
maroon, silver
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
122
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
54515 State Road 933 North Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556-0308 United States
City Population
7,000
Phone
5742398377
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