Holy Cross College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8491 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2163 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2069 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #3 of 3 | In Notre Dame |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 547
- Male:Female Ratio
- 61:39
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.hcc-nd.edu
Holy Cross College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Holy Cross College has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% 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 | 74% | 71% | 76% |
| Applicants | 1,670 | 828 | 842 |
| Admissions | 1,231 | 591 | 640 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 225 | 132 | 93 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 25 | 25 |
4 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Holy Cross College are 980-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Holy Cross College are 23-31 (middle 50% range).
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 |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 275 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 159 (29%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 31 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (2%) |
| Asian | 7 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Holy Cross College is $24,214 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 | $13,969 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,859 |
| $48-75K | $18,845 |
| $75-110K | $24,241 |
| $110K+ | $33,940 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,100 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,100 |
| Fee in-district | $1,400 |
| Fee in-state | $1,400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 385 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,300 |
Holy Cross College majors
Holy Cross College has granted 65 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Holy Cross College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 47 | 10 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 24 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 47 | 65 |
Holy Cross College has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 28% | 31% |
| |||
Notable alumni
-
Rudy Ruettiger
- Occupations
- sociologistmotivational speakerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Daniel Eugene 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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Skip Holtz
- Occupations
- American football coach
- Biography
-
Louis Leo "Skip" Holtz Jr. is an American football coach who is the head coach for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). Holtz has 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 Carolina Pirates, and the Connecticut Huskies. He has also served as an assistant coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Colorado State Rams, and the Florida State Seminoles.
-
Philip Metres
- Occupations
- translatorpoet
- Biography
-
Philip Metres is an American writer, poet, translator, scholar, and essayist.
General info
| Founded | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Colors | maroon, silver |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 112 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 54515 State Road 933 North Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556-0308 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 5742398377 |