University of Holy Cross Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6402 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1787 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1700 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
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 774
- Graduates
- 346
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84% | 88% |
| Applicants | 917 | 205 | 712 |
| Admissions | 801 | 173 | 628 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 32 | 5 | 27 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
298 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
468 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 | 393 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 285 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 268 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 97 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (4%) |
| Asian | 30 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Holy Cross is $18,074 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 | $16,833 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,694 |
| $48-75K | $15,648 |
| $75-110K | $22,343 |
| $110K+ | $24,196 |
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 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Fee in-state | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,920 | $1,920 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 115 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,699 |
| Room charge | $7,400 |
| Meal charge | $2,299 |
University of Holy Cross majors
University of Holy Cross has granted 100 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, 61 master's across 10 programs, and 18 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 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 26 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | 9 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | |||
| Education, Other | 10 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 8 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Psychology, General | 5 | |||
| Accounting | 4 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 4 | |||
| Electroneurodiagnostic & Electroencephalographic Technology & Technologist | 2 | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 3 | |||
| Food Science | 2 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | |||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 2 | |||
| Public Health, General | 2 | |||
| Culinary Science & Culinology | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 1 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 100 | 61 | 18 |
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% | 24% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Holy Cross has published 71 scientific papers with 470 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 9 |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 6 |
| 2010 | 3 | 13 |
| 2011 | 2 | 12 |
| 2012 | 0 | 20 |
| 2013 | 1 | 17 |
| 2014 | 2 | 20 |
| 2015 | 2 | 19 |
| 2016 | 2 | 21 |
| 2017 | 4 | 22 |
| 2018 | 6 | 25 |
| 2019 | 4 | 25 |
| 2020 | 2 | 37 |
| 2021 | 5 | 51 |
| 2022 | 3 | 54 |
| 2023 | 2 | 47 |
General info
| Alternative names | UHC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1916 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 148 |
| 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 |