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College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA·Private·~18% acceptance

College of the Holy Cross is a private college based in Worcester, MA. It is highly selective, admitting about 18% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $38,782 per year. About 88% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $90,543 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$38,782/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $80,334
Aid cuts ~$41,552/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.44–4
SAT (middle 50%)1240–1410
ACT (middle 50%)27–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
88%
graduation rate
95%
freshman retention
$69,984
median earnings, 6yr
$90,543
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is College of the Holy Cross's acceptance rate?
College of the Holy Cross admits about 18% of applicants.
How much does College of the Holy Cross cost?
At College of the Holy Cross, the average net price after aid is about $38,782 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $80,334 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for College of the Holy Cross?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1240–1410 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT.
What are College of the Holy Cross's application deadlines?
College of the Holy Cross's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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