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Worcester, MA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 18%
College of the Holy Cross is a private university in Worcester, Massachusetts. Holy Cross enrolls 3,310 students.
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| Total Enrollment |
3,310 |
| Campus Setting |
city |
| Admission rate |
18% |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Holy Cross, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
630 |
670 |
710 |
| SAT Math |
610 |
670 |
700 |
| ACT Composite |
27 |
30 |
32 |
| ACT English |
25 |
31 |
34 |
| ACT Math |
25 |
27 |
29 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Decision |
Nov 15 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Holy Cross.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$60,050 |
$60,050 |
| Fees |
$800 |
$800 |
| Room and Board |
$17,750 |
$17,750 |
| Books |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$79,600 |
$79,600 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Economics, General |
128 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
123 |
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| Psychology, General |
114 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
68 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
55 |
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| History, General |
51 |
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| Sociology, General |
40 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
38 |
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| Chemistry, General |
35 |
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| Mathematics, General |
32 |
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| Neuroscience |
21 |
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| Accounting |
21 |
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| Computer Science |
19 |
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| International/Globalization Studies |
19 |
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| Visual and Performing Arts, General |
18 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
18 |
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| Physics, General |
17 |
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| Environmental Studies |
12 |
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| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
10 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
9 |
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| Philosophy |
8 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
8 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
6 |
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| Music, General |
6 |
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| Chinese Language and Literature |
5 |
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| French Language and Literature |
5 |
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| Asian Studies/Civilization |
5 |
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| Anthropology, General |
5 |
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| Italian Language and Literature |
4 |
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| Russian Language and Literature |
3 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release
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