Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5569 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1562 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1478 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #68 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1 of 3 | In Brookline |
| #3773 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #5514 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #5564 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #5643 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5785 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Greek Orthodox
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 39
- Graduates
- 92
- Male:Female Ratio
- 86:14
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.hchc.edu
Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% 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 | 58% | 83% | 35% |
| Applicants | 38 | 18 | 20 |
| Admissions | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4 | 4 |
69 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
32 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 108 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 4 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (3%) |
| Asian | 4 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 2 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is $30,506 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $29,312 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,782 |
| $48-75K | $16,462 |
| $75-110K | $23,881 |
| $110K+ | $39,889 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,940 | $21,940 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,940 | $21,940 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,940 | $21,940 |
| Fee in-district | $550 | $550 |
| Fee in-state | $550 | $550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $550 | $550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 229 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,192 |
| Room charge | $11,550 |
| Meal charge | $4,642 |
Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology majors
Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology has granted 12 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs and 21 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 12 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Literature, Other | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 12 | 21 |
Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology has published 127 scientific papers with 1,569 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Sociology, Environmental Science, Classics and Ancient History, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 36 |
| 1992 | 2 | 28 |
| 1993 | 4 | 27 |
| 1994 | 0 | 28 |
| 1995 | 1 | 28 |
| 1996 | 3 | 15 |
| 1997 | 2 | 31 |
| 1998 | 0 | 31 |
| 1999 | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 | 1 | 22 |
| 2001 | 1 | 27 |
| 2002 | 1 | 31 |
| 2003 | 3 | 25 |
| 2004 | 2 | 33 |
| 2005 | 0 | 29 |
| 2006 | 2 | 30 |
| 2007 | 3 | 43 |
| 2008 | 0 | 43 |
| 2009 | 4 | 45 |
| 2010 | 0 | 50 |
| 2011 | 6 | 51 |
| 2012 | 6 | 52 |
| 2013 | 6 | 33 |
| 2014 | 7 | 51 |
| 2015 | 2 | 43 |
| 2016 | 2 | 41 |
| 2017 | 5 | 47 |
| 2018 | 0 | 52 |
| 2019 | 4 | 50 |
| 2020 | 3 | 40 |
| 2021 | 4 | 51 |
| 2022 | 9 | 44 |
| 2023 | 1 | 35 |
Notable alumni
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Emmanuel Lemelson
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Emmanuel Lemelson is an American-born Greek Orthodox priest, social commentator and hedge fund manager.
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Emmanuel Adamakis
- Occupations
- theologianpriest
- Biography
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Emmanuel Adamakis, also known by his episcopal name Emmanuel of Chalcedon, was born on December 19, 1958, in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. He is an Orthodox bishop and religious prelate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
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Nikitas
- Occupations
- priest
- Biography
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Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain is the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, elected by the Sacred and Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on 12 June 2019.
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Frank Edelblut
- Born in
-
United States - Enrolled in the Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
- In 2015 graduated with master's degree in Theological studies
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Louis Frank Edelblut is an American businessman and politician who is the Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education. Edelblut formerly served as a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. During his term in the House, Edelblut represented Hillsborough County District 38, including the towns of Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, Greenville, Greenfield, Hancock, Hillsborough, Lyndeborough, Wilton, and Windsor. He served on the Finance Committee, Special Committee on Pensions, and the Child and Family Law Committee. He was a Republican candidate for Governor of New Hampshire in 2016, narrowly finishing second in the primary.
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Philip Saliba
- Occupations
- politicianmetropolitan
- Biography
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Metropolitan Philip was the Archbishop of New York, Metropolitan of All North America, and primate of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. He held the position from 1966 until his death in March 2014. His tenure as an Orthodox bishop was the longest serving in American history.
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Methodios
- Occupations
- priestpresbyter
- Biography
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Metropolitan Methodios is a metropolitan bishop and spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston. The Metropolis includes all of the U.S. states of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, as well as the Connecticut towns of Danielson, New London and Norwich. The Metropolis, which has its offices in Brookline, Massachusetts, consists of 63 parishes which minister to the needs of approximately 230,000 Greek Orthodox Christians.
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Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos
- Occupations
- priest
- Biography
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Bishop Demetrios is Proistamenos of the St Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida and the Synodal Liaison of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the USA to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), also headquartered in St Augustine.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 78 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 50 Goddard Ave Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445-7415 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 63,000 |
| Phone | 61773135001222 |