University of Holy Cross Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6327 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1743 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1656 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #9 of 9 | In New Orleans |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 471
- Graduates
- 331
- Male:Female Ratio
- 16:84
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uhcno.edu
University of Holy Cross Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Holy Cross 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% | 79% | 71% |
| Applicants | 1,116 | 342 | 768 |
| Admissions | 822 | 269 | 547 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 46 | 8 | 37 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
180 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
425 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 312 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 271 (34%) |
| Hispanic | 93 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (5%) |
| Asian | 20 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Holy Cross is $14,420 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 | $14,202 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,215 |
| $48-75K | $15,314 |
| $75-110K | $19,073 |
| $110K+ | $16,087 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,400 | $13,230 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,400 | $13,230 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,400 | $13,230 |
| Fee in-district | $2,176 | $2,176 |
| Fee in-state | $2,176 | $2,176 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,176 | $2,176 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 115 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,166 |
| Room charge | $7,867 |
| Meal charge | $2,299 |
University of Holy Cross majors
University of Holy Cross has granted 83 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 56 master's across 7 programs, and 39 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Holy Cross.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Other | 28 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 28 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 27 | |||
| Education, Other | 11 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 7 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 4 | 3 | ||
| Electroneurodiagnostic & Electroencephalographic Technology & Technologist | 6 | |||
| General Studies | 5 | |||
| Psychology, General | 4 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Food Science | 3 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 3 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | |||
| Accounting | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 1 | |||
| Culinary Science & Culinology | 1 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | |||
| Polysomnography | 1 | |||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 83 | 56 | 39 |
University of Holy Cross has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 67% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Holy Cross has published 86 scientific papers with 845 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 | 2 | 20 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 15 |
| 2008 | 1 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 | 19 |
| 2011 | 2 | 17 |
| 2012 | 2 | 21 |
| 2013 | 1 | 21 |
| 2014 | 4 | 28 |
| 2015 | 2 | 30 |
| 2016 | 4 | 33 |
| 2017 | 4 | 44 |
| 2018 | 8 | 36 |
| 2019 | 3 | 52 |
| 2020 | 2 | 86 |
| 2021 | 7 | 84 |
| 2022 | 3 | 71 |
| 2023 | 2 | 72 |
| 2024 | 4 | 72 |
| 2025 | 2 | 52 |
General info
| Alternative names | UHC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1916 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 131 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4123 Woodland Drive New Orleans, Louisiana, 70131-7399 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 384,000 |
| Phone | 5043947744 |
| Fax | +1 (504) 391 2421 |