College of the Holy Cross, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
College of the Holy Cross Rankings
Affordability17
Selectivity63
Retention88
Graduation90
Earnings71
Diversity37
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at College of the Holy Cross
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
English Language and Literature6%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History6%
Mathematics and Statistics6%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences8%
Psychology14%
Social Sciences32%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into College of the Holy Cross
38%
Admission Rate
640
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)600–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–670
200
800
Cost
Cost of Attending College of the Holy Cross
$53K
In-State Tuition
$53K
Out-of-State Tuition
$66K
Average Total Cost
$36K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $47K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after College of the Holy Cross
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$27K
Median Federal Debt
87%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 50% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $27K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $27K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $27K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $32K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $19K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $8K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 86% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 87% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 92% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 95% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at College of the Holy Cross
95%
Retention Rate
6%
Transfer Rate
2%
Withdrawal Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 88% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 92% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 92% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 92% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 92% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 91% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 94% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after College of the Holy Cross
95%
Employment Rate
$49K
Median Salary
$35K
25 Pctl Salary
$69K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $19K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $35K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $49K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $69K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $78K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $49K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $56K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $71K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at College of the Holy Cross
2,913
Undergraduates
95%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near College of the Holy Cross, MA
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