Overview
College of the Holy Cross is a private institution established in 1843 with a suburban setting located in Worcester. It is ranked 27 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices a semester-based academic calendar. All freshmen must live on campus and participate in the Montserrat program, which clusters together small groups of first-year students who take the same classes, live in the same themed residence areas, and engage in group activities. About 90 percent of students live on campus. A quarter of students play varsity sports in the NCAA Division I Patriot League. Students can elect to study for a semester in another country, at another school, or in Washington, D.C.As the nation’s only Jesuit institution solely for undergraduates, Holy Cross offers spiritual activities and retreats throughout the school year. The student body is predominantly Catholic, but all faiths are welcome. The College of the Holy Cross is one of 13 schools in the Worcester Consortium. As such, Holy Cross students can take classes at other schools and often receive discounted tickets to events around the city.
3,233 Undergraduates
Learning
Majors Available
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
| Instate Tution Fee | $60,850 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $60,850 |
| Room and Board Fees | $17,750 |
Applying
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Optional |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Transfer Applications
For Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $76,880
Merit Scholarships
Ellis Scholarship
| Total Worth | Full tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | high school senior who is a resident of Worcester |
| Minimum Criteria | Based on academic excellence |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
Other Scholarships
Holy Cross Scholarships
| Total Worth | range from $2,500 to more than $60,000 |
|---|---|
| Details | Eligibility for Holy Cross Scholarship funding is determined based on financial need as demonstrated through the financial aid application process. Students must reapply each year for Holy Cross Scholarship funding. A complete application and continued demonstrated financial need are required for renewal of this award. |
Students
School Size: Small
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