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Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN · Suburb · 639 students
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$26,728
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$50,416
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
75%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Holy Cross College is a private Catholic liberal arts institution best known for delivering a personalized, values-based education with strong academic programs in business, psychology, biology, and education. A defining feature of the student experience is its unique "tri-campus" partnership with the neighboring University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College, allowing students to cross-register for select classes, join shared clubs, and participate in big-time university traditions. Campus culture is close-knit, faith-centered, and deeply committed to community service and faculty mentorship. The college further distinguishes itself by requiring all undergraduates to complete an experiential learning curriculum that includes an internship, a global or service-learning immersion, and a senior capstone project.

Location
Notre Dame, IN, 46556-0308 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
77 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,600
Housing & food (on campus)$12,700
Books & supplies$700
Cost of attendance$56,070
Average net price$26,728
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,600
Housing & food (on campus)$12,700
Books & supplies$700
Cost of attendance$56,070
Average net price$26,728
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.hcc-nd.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$37,470
Fees$1,500
Housing$13,600
Books & supplies$800
Personal expenses$1,100
Transportation$1,600
Total of the above$56,070
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,377
$30–48k
$13,673
$48–75k
$17,036
$75–110k
$22,701
$110k+
$35,603
Grants from the school
71% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $22,927
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Within 4 yrs
40%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
42%
Pell students: 52.4% · others: 42.6% 
8 yrs after starting
39% graduated · 43% transferred · 18% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$41,335
10 yrs after entry$50,416
Debt
Median at graduation$24,000
Monthly payment$254
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25.5k
90th percentile$29,000
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
31
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 73.8% · women 76.7% 
Yield: 19.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Holy Cross College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 67%Women 33%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$63,590
Independent
13%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
8%
Where first-years come from
In state (IN)
41.3%
Out of state
55.2%
International
3.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CA 20 · IL 19 · MI 15 · TX 15 · NJ 11

Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
27%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$41,335
After 10 yrs
$50,416
Business/Commerce, General24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities10
Psychology, General8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Theological and Ministerial Studies6
Fine and Studio Arts6
History4
Biology, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$16M
Full-time faculty
42%
Faculty salary
$7,176/mo
Teaching spend
$7,260
per student
Federal loans
71%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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