University of Holy Cross Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6389 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1777 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1690 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
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 806
- Graduates
- 346
- Male:Female Ratio
- 27:73
- 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 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest 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 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 404 | 96 | 308 |
| Admissions | 400 | 95 | 305 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 32 | 8 | 24 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
278 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
549 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 | 446 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 277 (24%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 217 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 125 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 50 (4%) |
| Asian | 33 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Holy Cross is $14,476 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 | $16,852 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,852 |
| $48-75K | $13,949 |
| $75-110K | $17,623 |
| $110K+ | $16,177 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,040 | $13,230 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,040 | $13,230 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,040 | $13,230 |
| Fee in-district | $2,120 | $2,120 |
| Fee in-state | $2,120 | $2,120 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,120 | $2,120 |
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 92 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 68 master's across 8 programs, and 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 34 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 25 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 21 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | 7 | ||
| Education, Other | 12 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 6 | ||
| Electroneurodiagnostic & Electroencephalographic Technology & Technologist | 7 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 5 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 3 | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | |||
| Psychology, General | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 3 | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Public Health, General | 3 | |||
| Food Science | 2 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Culinary Science & Culinology | 1 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |||
| Polysomnography | 1 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 1 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 | |||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 1 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 92 | 68 | 37 |
University of Holy Cross has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 70% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Holy Cross has published 85 scientific papers with 804 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 85 |
| 2022 | 3 | 71 |
| 2023 | 2 | 72 |
| 2024 | 4 | 72 |
General info
| Alternative names | UHC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1916 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 140 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
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 |